Senate Resolution No. 2587

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Yvette M. Jackson 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
Yvette M. Jackson 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 Brooklyn, New York, to the late Margaret E. Jones
and the late Rudolph Keeby, Yvette M. Jackson attended Clara Barton High
School for Health Professions and New York City Technical College; and

WHEREAS, Since becoming a member of the Stuy Park Lions Club, Yvette
M. Jackson has served as Lion Tamer, Tail Twister, Assistant Secretary,
Secretary, Leo Advisor, Vice President and President; currently she is
serving the district as Zone Chair and Leo Liaison; and

WHEREAS, Yvette M. Jackson also serves on several committees in the
district; she enjoys working with young people of all ages and her
community projects include a monthly bingo game at Concord Nursing Home,
volunteering at the New York City Marathon, and Making Comfort Kits for
Foster children, just to name a few; and

WHEREAS, Yvette M. Jackson is a Certified Dental Assistant and a
Certified Coding Specialist; she has been employed with Emblem Health
(formerly GHI) for 24 years, and is also a shop steward for Local 153
OPEIU; and

WHEREAS, The proud mother of two daughters, Nyla and Nykole, Yvette
M. Jackson always finds time to bake or create gift baskets and fruit
platters; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Stuy Park Lions Club is in direct
correlation to the efforts of dedicated members such as Yvette M.
Jackson, 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 Yvette M. Jackson 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
Yvette M. Jackson, 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 Yvette M. Jackson 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 Yvette M. Jackson.