Honor Keria L. Blue

2017 WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Keria L. Blue upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter to be celebrated at its Dreams of Greatness Gala on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Westbury Manor in Westbury, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious award is given to individuals who have demonstrated exemplary work, services, and commitment to the people of their communities; Keria L. Blue deserves this honor for her contributions to her neighborhood; and WHEREAS, The West Nassau Chapter, under the able leadership of District Chairperson, Pastor Emmanuel Asse, continues the mission of NAN which fulfills a vital role in moving our Nation forward; and WHEREAS, An educator whose career spans nearly 23 years, Keria L. Blue has served as a teacher, Assistant Principal, District Director of English Language Arts, and has educated thousands of students, on every level from elementary school to college; and WHEREAS, Keria L. Blue sits on the Executive Committee of the Hempstead Branch of the NAACP, as well as the Executive Boards of the Nostrand Gardens Civic Association, the Delta Minerva Life Development Center and the Incorporated Village of Hempstead Community Development Agency; recently, she was confirmed as a Nassau County Commissioner on Human Rights and immediately became involved in the education tenets of the Commission; and WHEREAS, As a passionate advocate for the forgotten and disenfranchised citizens of Nassau County, Keria L. Blue has partnered with various organizations around Nassau County and has connected citizens living with HIV/AIDS to life saving information and resources; working with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. as well as the NAACP, she educates these people about their rights, the importance of exercising them, and the power associated with their votes; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Keria L. Blue upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Keria L. Blue.