Senate Resolution No. 414

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Dr. Dennis B. McKesey upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Community
Service Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on
February 17, 2023

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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. Dennis B. McKesey upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Community Service Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. to be
celebrated at its 30th Annual Pearl Red and White Gala on Friday,
February 17, 2023, 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, Dr. Dennis B. McKesey is an accomplished and experienced
professional with over 25 years of experience in the education sector;
as President and Senior Lead Consultant of In Our Best Interest LLC, he
offers tailored consultation services to support clients with leadership
development and school improvement efforts; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Dennis B. McKesey also established Off School Grounds
(OSG), a nonprofit organization created to support, mentor, and coach
school leaders to exchange ideas and advance educational opportunities
for students of color; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Mercy College, Dr. Dennis B. McKesey
completed an accreditation in School Administration and Supervision, and
has completed the Columbia University Graduate School of Business
Leadership Development Program; later, he served as a graduate professor
at his alma mater, Mercy College in the Educational Leadership
Department, and currently, is a graduate professor at Columbia
University, preparing aspiring leaders for educational leadership; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Dennis B. McKesey has
displayed throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Dennis B. McKesey upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Community Service Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.;
and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Dennis B. McKesey.