Honor Gloria J. Bradley

Senate Resolution No. 1206 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Gloria J. Bradley upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Agape Sabbath Day Church Youth Ministries WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Gloria J. Bradley upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Agape Sabbath Day Church Youth Ministries; and WHEREAS, Gloria J. Bradley is being honored for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to the young men and women of District 21 in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Raised in South Carolina, Gloria Jean Bradley has worked for the City of New York for numerous years; currently, she serves as a parent advocate with its Administration for Children's Services; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the City, Gloria J. Bradley has been employed in the neurological field for over 40 years as an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technologist; and WHEREAS, Throughout her magnanimous life, Gloria J. Bradley has been devoted to not only her two sons, but also the young people of her community; she has proudly adopted seven of the more than 20 children whom she raised as a loving foster parent; and WHEREAS, Gloria J. Bradley lives her beautiful life by example and through her mantra, "Choice, Chance and Changes"; this exceptional human being truly believes that children are the future and has dedicated her life to making sure they are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Gloria J. Bradley has displayed throughout her life; 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 career, 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 Gloria J. Bradley upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Agape Sabbath Day Church Youth Ministries; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gloria J. Bradley.