J628-2011 Actions

• Mar 1, 2011: ADOPTED
• Mar 1, 2011: REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
• Feb 23, 2011: REFERRED TO FINANCE

J628-2011 Text

 ATIVE  RESOLUTION  commending  Maynard  Bland upon the occasion of
 named Student  of  the  Year  by  the  New  York  Association  for
 uing/Community Education, Inc.

 S,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take notice of and
 ly  acknowledge  individuals  who  have  distinguished  themselves
 h their exemplary pursuit of education as adults; and
 EAS,  Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
 ng traditions, this Legislative Body is justly  proud  to  commend
 d  Bland  upon  the occasion of being named Student of the Year by
 w York Association for Continuing/Community  Education,  Inc.,  at
 th Annual Student Awards and Legislative Event on March 8-9, 2011,
 any, New York; and
 EAS,  Maynard Bland has faced many obstacles and challenges in his
 hat have hindered his pursuit of an education,  including  a  home
 hat exposed him to a world of alcoholism, abuse and poverty; and
 EAS,  Growing  up under very difficult circumstances in his youth,
 tely led Maynard Bland to drop out of school in the 9th grade; and
 EAS, Throughout his early life, Maynard Bland had  many  struggles
  reaffirmed  his  belief that it was critical he obtained his GED;

 EAS, After paying his debt to society after problems with the law,
 d Bland committed  himself  to  making  life  changes  that  would
 e him with the best possible opportunity to succeed; and
 EAS,  Throughout  his  struggles  and  schooling,  Maynard's wife,
 n's unconditional support, encouragement and  desire  to  see  him
 d, has helped in keeping him on the right path; and
 EAS,  In  May  of 2010 at the age of 40, Maynard Bland reached his
 f passing his GED final exam; and
 EAS, Recently, Maynard Bland completed welding classes at the  Lee
  Career Training Center; and
 EAS,  Maynard  Bland's  enthusiasm  and enjoyment of learning have
  him reach his goals, and his positive attitude has helped  others
 ocused on their learning; and
 EAS,  In  addition to his educational objectives, Maynard Bland is
 ted to making a difference in the lives of others,  and  works  to
 others  sharing  his  life  story with young people in the hope of
 aging them not to follow along the same path that he did; and
 EAS, A talented and driven young man,  Maynard  Bland  has  demon-
 d  integrity  and honor while using Adult Education programming to
  the course of his entire future; and
 EAS, Maynard Bland may now stand with just pride in assessing  his
 ements, experiencing the satisfaction of his labors and the joy of
 ccomplishments,  eager to face the challenge of new ventures; now,
 ore, be it
 LVED, That this Legislative Body pause  in  its  deliberations  to
 d  Maynard  Bland  upon the occasion of being named Student of the
 y the New York Association of Continuing/Community Education;  and
 further
 LVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
 d to Maynard Bland.