Honor Dr. Alice Green

Senate Resolution No. 112 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Dr. Alice Green upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award by Capital District Citizen Action on October 20, 2016 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and 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 honor Dr. Alice Green upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award by Capital District Citizen Action to be celebrated at its 24th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 20,

2016, at the Desmond Hotel, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, The Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards are named in honor of Jim Perry, a founding member of Capital District Citizen Action; it is with the memories of his actions and words that this vital organization recognizes those who have demonstrated a commitment to community activism and leadership; and WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Green is being honored with this auspicious award for her role as one of the area's most dedicated, inspiring activists and leaders who has spent countless hours working to make her community a stronger, more just place to live; and WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Green is the Executive Director of the Center for Law and Justice, a civil rights organization she founded in 1985, which provides community education in civil and criminal justice, legal guidance and advocacy, crisis intervention, and community planning and organizing around criminal justice, civil rights and civil liberties issues of particular concern to poor communities and those of color; and WHEREAS, With an impressive history of service to the community, Dr. Alice Green has served in such positions in New York State government as Legislative Director with the New York Civil Liberties Union, a professor at the University at Albany, Russell Sage and Siena College, and as Director of the Trinity Institution in Albany's South End; and WHEREAS, Dr. Alice Green writes and lectures on racism and criminal justice, often does commentary and analysis for a number of newspapers, television and radio programs, and has co-authored two books; and WHEREAS, Most recently, Dr. Alice Green formed the Community Empowerment Center which administers four programs: Green Associates, the Alice Moore Foundation, the Paden Institute and Retreat, and the Center for Law and Justice, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Alice Green has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. Alice Green upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Award by Capital District Citizen Action on October 20, 2016; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Alice Green.