LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sesame Flyers International, Inc. upon
the occasion of hosting its 4th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sesame Flyers International, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 4th
Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the DUMBO
Loft in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Recipients of the Community Pillar Award include: Detective
Leslie Leon, Caribbean/African Liaison of Community Affairs, NYPD;
Christopher (MC Wassy) Bowen; James A. Dandridge, President, Conference
of Minority Transportation Officials-New York; and Geneva M. Farrow,
Executive Director and Founder of A Young Mother's DREAM; and
WHEREAS, In addition, other distinguished honorees and awards include:
Kamille Patrick Bennett, Director of Winthrop Beacon, Employee of the
Year Award; Winston Bushell, Sesame Flyers International Official
Member, Foundation Award; Marva Matthew, Parent of the Year Award;
Aldwyn Goddard, Volunteer of the Year Award; Kathy Ferguson, Community
Bridge Builder Award; and Janet Rousseau, Sesame Flyers International
Official Member, Lifetime Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, Sesame Flyers International, Inc. is a community based not-
for-profit 501(c) 3 corporation founded in 1983; this 30 year-old organ-
ization functions as a multiservice agency which provides a number of
services to both youths and adults; and
WHEREAS, Sesame Flyers International, Inc. consists of both volunteers
and professional staff, dedicated to empowering the lives of young
people and the community; its mission is to provide a range of youth
development, cultural, social welfare and supportive services to indi-
viduals and families residing in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sesame Flyers International, Inc. also takes pride in its
origins and cultural Caribbean heritage and has enriched its name from
also being known for its participation in the West Indian American Day
Carnival festivities such as Kiddie's Carnival, Panorama and Labor Day,
which is the adult parade of the band; and
WHEREAS, Sesame Flyers International, Inc. understands that part of
loving children means presenting them with opportunities to acquire the
knowledge, skills, technology and equipment that will prepare them for
the challenges yet to come; its goal of youth empowerment is achieved
and maintained through carefully structured programs designed to address
the needs of its children, their families and the community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sesame Flyers International, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting
its 4th Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sesame Flyers International, Inc., and to the aforementioned
honorees.