Honor Deacon Issac E. Cancer

Senate Resolution No. 2711 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Deacon Issac E. Cancer upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Deacon Issac E. Cancer upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc., to be recognized at its 9th Annual Men of Valor Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Ramada Plaza Hotel, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Issac E. Cancer is being honored with this auspicious award in recognition of his trailblazing efforts to make a difference within the local community; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Albany, New York, Issac E. Cancer graduated from Albany High School in 1982, and went on to Herkimer County Community College where he majored in Radio/Television Broadcasting; and WHEREAS, Issac E. Cancer's distinguished career in broadcasting has traversed nearly four decades; he spent eight years as the radio personality for Siena College's WVCR 88.3, followed by 31 years with Jamz 96.3 of Albany Broadcasting Company; and WHEREAS, Today, Issac E. Cancer is a security supervisor with the Albany City School District, the esteemed position he has held for 20 years; and WHEREAS, Issac E. Cancer has been a faithful member of the Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church for 26 years, and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Diaconate Ministry; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Issac E. Cancer has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Leslie, and his son, Elijah, as well as three grandchildren, Elijah Jr., Asijohn and Hajile, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Issac E. Cancer, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Deacon Issac E. Cancer upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Deacon Issac E. Cancer.