Honor Bernice Robinson Cheatham

Senate Resolution No. 2589 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Bernice Robinson Cheatham upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on 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 Bernice Robinson Cheatham upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition 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, Bernice Robinson Cheatham has been an active member of the Stuy Park Lions Club for 25 years, during which time she has held several leadership positions, including President, Vice President, Membership Director and Lion Tamer; and WHEREAS, A former educator, Bernice Robinson Cheatham was instrumental in the establishment of the Stuy Park Lions Club's backpack program, donating backpacks filled with school supplies to local children in need; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Bernice Robinson Cheatham is also a Golden Life member of the Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; in addition, she has served as the Chair of the Program Planning and Development Committee and Co-Chair of the Hospitality Committee; and WHEREAS, Bernice Robinson Cheatham has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades, some of which include the Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award, Club President Outstanding Award, International President's 3 CLUB Diamond Club President Award, and the Lion of the Year Award; and WHEREAS, The success of the Stuy Park Lions Club is in direct correlation to the efforts of dedicated members such as Bernice Robinson Cheatham, 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 Bernice Robinson Cheatham 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 Bernice Robinson Cheatham, 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 Bernice Robinson Cheatham upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Bernice Robinson Cheatham.