Honor Michele E. Keller

Senate Resolution No. 1593 BY: Senator COMRIE HONORING Michele E. Keller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County, on June 2, 2019 WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Michele E. Keller who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michele E. Keller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County, to be celebrated at its 32nd Annual Black & White Awards Banquet: "Women's Empowerment, Legacy, Reclamation and Renewal" on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, Michele E. Keller began her illustrious career in 1975, with the Social Security Administration in Brooklyn, New York, where she excelled and was promoted to Claims Representative, a position she held until January of 1985, when she resigned to join the New York City Police Department (NYPD); and WHEREAS, After graduating from the New York City Police Academy, Michele E. Keller worked in several precincts in Queens, before being transferred to the New York City Police Department Applicant Processing Division; and WHEREAS, During this time, Michele E. Keller climbed the ranks to become Detective 3rd Grade followed by Detective 2nd Grade; she retired from the NYPD in May of 2005; and WHEREAS, Upon her retirement, Michele E. Keller earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from York College in 2007; she simultaneously served as the Director of Constituent Services for a New York State Senator until July of 2011, when she joined Resorts World New York City personnel as a Security Manager; and WHEREAS, Today, this extraordinary woman is the Chief Executive Officer of Keep It Lush Gardening and Landscaping LLC; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Michele E. Keller was appointed to Community Board 12 where she has been the Transportation Chair for more than two decades; she has also served as the Chair of the Master Plan Committee for the JFK Roundtable since its inception; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Michele E. Keller has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two daughters, LaToya and Kimberly, as well as six grandchildren, Amber, Keonu, Amira, Caleb, Daniel and Tamar, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many 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 Michele E. Keller, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Michele E. Keller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County, on June 2, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michele E. Keller.