LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patricia Jackson upon the occasion of
her retirement after 21 years of distinguished service to Southwest Area
Neighborhood Association, Inc.

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Patricia Jack-
son upon the occasion of her retirement after 21 years of distinguished
service to Southwest Area Neighborhood Association, Inc., to be cele-
brated on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Rochester, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 21 years, Patricia Jackson rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Southwest Area Neighborhood Asso-
ciation, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Jackson is a leader in her field of distinction,
community organizing, family services and youth development; she has
been recognized by the Rochester Police Department, the City of Roches-
ter and the community at large for her work in public safety; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Jackson was the co-author of the SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY
NEWSPAPER, co-founder of SWAN/ the Bridge along with the late Willie W.
Lightfoot; in addition, she was Past President of the Jefferson Avenue
Business Association Inc., Past President of Sector 4, and Past co-chair
of the Lead Coalition; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Jackson attributes the preparation for her pioneer-
ing work to the late Willie W. Lightfoot; she continues to involve
herself in community activities which include: Sector 4, Fingerlakes
High Blood Pressure Collaborative, the Jefferson Avenue Business Associ-
ation, Inc., the City's Focused Investment Strategy Committee, the
Jefferson Avenue Revitalization Committee as well as the Hamm House
Committee; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of many awards and honors, some of Patricia
Jackson's noteworthy achievements and honors include: Theta Omicron
Chapter OMEGA PSI PHI Fraternity, Inc.'s, Citizen of the year award; the
Urban League of Rochester's Outstanding Volunteer Award; the Rochester
Police Rotary Club Award; and the First Divine Hall of Fame Award; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Executive Director, Patricia Jackson
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Patricia Jackson was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her children Theresa and
Laurence, Jr., as well as her grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with Southwest Area Neighborhood Associ-
ation, Inc., Patricia Jackson earned the admiration, esteem and
affection of her colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Patricia Jackson upon the occasion of her retirement after 21
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patricia Jackson.