Senate Resolution No. 2585

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Dr. Christopher R. Smith upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Educational Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on
February 14, 2020

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dr. Christopher R. Smith upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Educational Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. to be
celebrated at its Red and White Sweetheart Gala on Friday, February 14,
2020, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Stuy Park Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs
International, one of the largest service organizations in the world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and

WHEREAS, For over a decade Dr. Christopher Smith has dedicated his
life to improving the accessibility of education for children of color;
and

WHEREAS, In his current position as Assistant Principal of Research
and Service High School, Dr. Christopher Smith develops school-wide
coherent systems to support students who transferred from other high
schools due to lack of engagement, poor attendance, environmental and
other issues; in addition, he develops and expands the practices of
Science, Mathematics, and Music educators; and

WHEREAS, As the Boys and Girls Campus Athletic Director, Dr.
Christopher R. Smith also continues to improve student outcomes for
Scholar Athletes; 100 percent of the Class of 2019 graduated and were
accepted to colleges and universities around the country; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Christopher R. Smith is a graduate of the State
University of New York at Oswego; he earned his Educational
Administration and Supervision certification from The College of Saint
Rose in Albany, New York, and completed his doctoral degree in
Educational Leadership at The Sage Colleges in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Stuy Park Lions Club is in direct
correlation to the efforts of dedicated members such as Dr. Christopher
R. Smith, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an
impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization
and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Christopher R. Smith has
displayed throughout his life; and


WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Dr. Christopher R. Smith, that future generations may know and
appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the
respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be
it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Christopher R. Smith upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Educational Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Christopher R. Smith.