Honor Kristina Jamison-LeGrand

Senate Resolution No. 1941 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY HONORING Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by The Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. on April 29, 2017 WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals and organizations 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 Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by The Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., to be celebrated at its 50th Annual Founders' Day Observance Luncheon on Saturday, April

29, 2017, at Gargiulos Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The theme for this auspicious occasion is entitled "72 Years of L.E.T.S. - Leaders Exemplary Timeless Service; Marching forward with a purpose"; each year, The Brooklyn Club acknowledges its Founders; "the shoulders on which we stand and the role and responsibility we have to prepare our young people for the future"; and WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Club is a chapter of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. (NANBPWC, Inc.), which provides opportunities for women to increase their leadership skills, experience governance and parliamentary procedures, and enhance their educational awareness of issues impacting the black community through volunteerism; and WHEREAS, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand is receiving this prestigious award for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community; and WHEREAS, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand was born on March 8, 1962, to Reverend Dr. Harvey P. Jamison, Jr. and the late Carolyn Jamison; she and her seven brothers and sisters were raised in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, After graduating from William H. Maxwell High School for Fashion Design, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand attended Kingsborough College for Business Administration; in 1987, she graduated from the Market Training Institute for Business; and WHEREAS, For 30 years, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand has served as a Contracting Officer for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Fiscal Services; in 1996, she served on the Membership Committee, and currently, holds the position of Chairperson of the Hospitality Committee; and WHEREAS, A faithful member of the Damacus Road Baptist Church, located in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand holds the position of both Deaconess and Usher, and enjoys singing in the choir; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with FDNY Fiscal Services, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand has served as a recruiter with the FDNY Office of Recruitment and Diversity since May of 2007; in this capacity, she diligently worked to inform inner-city communities about available jobs within the FDNY; and WHEREAS, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand also became a mentor of the FDNY Exploring Program, where she encourages her students to give back to their community by assisting the needy, becoming peer mentors and beautifying their neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, In the future, this generous and compassionate woman would like to utilize her vast knowledge and experiences to manage her own youth organization, striving to make her community a better place to live, work and play; and WHEREAS, When she is not working or helping someone, Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand likes to sing, sew beautiful projects, and cook delicious meals for her family; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of over 30 years, Lavernson LeGrand, Jr., and their four children, Lavey, Nikia, Laveta and LaPrincella, all of whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, 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 honor Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by The Brooklyn Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kristina M. Jamison-LeGrand.