Honor Dr. Smith’s Achievement

February 14, 2020 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 Dr. Christopher R. Smith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Educational Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. to be celebrated at its Red and White Sweetheart Gala on Friday, February 14,

2020, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and WHEREAS, The Stuy Park Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International, one of the largest service organizations in the world, and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and WHEREAS, For over a decade Dr. Christopher Smith has dedicated his life to improving the accessibility of education for children of color; and WHEREAS, In his current position as Assistant Principal of Research and Service High School, Dr. Christopher Smith develops school-wide coherent systems to support students who transferred from other high schools due to lack of engagement, poor attendance, environmental and other issues; in addition, he develops and expands the practices of Science, Mathematics, and Music educators; and WHEREAS, As the Boys and Girls Campus Athletic Director, Dr. Christopher R. Smith also continues to improve student outcomes for Scholar Athletes; 100 percent of the Class of 2019 graduated and were accepted to colleges and universities around the country; and WHEREAS, Dr. Christopher R. Smith is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego; he earned his Educational Administration and Supervision certification from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, and completed his doctoral degree in Educational Leadership at The Sage Colleges in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, The success of the Stuy Park Lions Club is in direct correlation to the efforts of dedicated members such as Dr. Christopher R. Smith, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Christopher R. Smith has displayed throughout his 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 Dr. Christopher R. Smith, 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 Dr. Christopher R. Smith upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Educational Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Christopher R. Smith.