LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ai Weiwei upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Brooklyn Museum's 2014 Asher B. Durand
Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Ai Weiwei has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ai Weiwei upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Brooklyn Museum's
2014 Asher B. Durand Award at its Brooklyn Artists Ball on Wednesday,
April 16, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Ai Weiwei has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ai Weiwei has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Ai Weiwei has displayed throughout his
life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ai Weiwei upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Brooklyn Museum's 2014 Asher B. Durand Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ai Weiwei.