Honor Jewel Taylor's Service

Senate Resolution No. 2477 BY: Senator COMRIE HONORING Jewel Taylor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Outstanding Service Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center on February 8, 2020 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jewel Taylor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Outstanding Service Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center to be celebrated at its 10th Anniversary Valentine's Day Gala on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 1975, the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center provides a multi-purpose facility and services for seniors in the local community that will enhance their quality of life through its nutrition, education and health programs; and WHEREAS, With a true passion for the field of fitness, Jewel Taylor is steadfastly committed to promoting good health and well-being in her community; throughout her illustrious career, she has empowered countless individuals by inspiring confidence, energy, and longevity; and WHEREAS, A fitness instructor at Kingsway Senior Center in Brooklyn, New York, for 15 years, Jewel Taylor currently conducts Chair Exercise and Tai-Chi for Arthritis at the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center where she has worked for the past 8 years; and WHEREAS, In addition, she teaches at the YMCA, the Jamaica Services for Older Adults (JSPOA), Friendship Center, and the Robert Couche Senior Center in Jamaica, Queens; and WHEREAS, Among her many accomplishments, Jewel Taylor has developed countless workout activities which cater to specific groups who live and work in the local community; she established Water and Chair Aerobics for the Silver Sneakers group, catering to people 60 years and older; and WHEREAS, With respect to her Zumba training, Jewel Taylor has earned five certifications between 2011 and 2012, including Zumba Gold, Basic

1, Sentinel and Aqua; she is also certified in Total Resistance Training, Group Water Aerobics and CPR; and WHEREAS, An asset to her community, Jewel Taylor gives tirelessly of her time and energies to Volunteers of America and Jamaica Women's Employment Center, where she serves single homeless women and is lead chair of the Aerobics class for the residents; and WHEREAS, Jewel Taylor is a woman of indomitable faith and dedication whose commitment and countless accomplishments serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Jewel Taylor has displayed throughout her life; 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 Jewel Taylor, 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 Jewel Taylor upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Outstanding Service Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jewel Taylor.