Senate Resolution No. 2586

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Sharon Elcock upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Robert J. Uplinger
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
Sharon Elcock upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Robert J. Uplinger 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, Born in St. Michael, Barbados, Sharon Elcock was raised by
her mother Maureen Elcock, and her grandmother Loleta Elcock who taught
her the importance of helping others, and to lead by example; as a
child, she emigrated to Brooklyn, New York, where she attended public
schools; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to her daughter Jade Symone, Sharon Elcock took on
numerous roles within the school system, such as Girl Scout Leader,
President and Vice President of P.T.A., 2nd Vice President of Sesame
Flyers International Winthrop Beacon III Parent Council, mentor, and
Coach of the cheerleading team; and

WHEREAS, Sharon Elcock has been an active member of the Stuy Park
Lions Club for many years, during which time she has held several
leadership positions, including Membership Chairperson and Leo Advisor;
on a district level, she serves as the Pediatric Chairperson, Leo
Liaison and a part of the hospitality team for the Health Awareness
Team; and

WHEREAS, In September of 2019, Sharon Elcock earned her Bachelors in
Lionism from Lions University during the USA/Canada Forum; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Stuy Park Lions Club is in direct
correlation to the efforts of dedicated members such as Sharon Elcock,
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 Sharon Elcock has displayed
throughout her 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
Sharon Elcock, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sharon Elcock upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Robert J. Uplinger Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sharon Elcock.