Senate Resolution No. 422

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Serenity Dixon upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Youth of the Year
Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on February 17,
2023

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Serenity Dixon upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Youth of the Year 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, As a student at the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Public School 5,
Serenity Dixon and her classmate instituted the Shower Bus program,
which are mobile hygiene units designed for those individuals who do not
have access to basic essentials such as a warm shower; and

WHEREAS, Serenity Dixon and her friend collected donated toiletries
for those in need and brought the Shower Bus to the front doors of
Public School 5 for people to have a private, safe space to clean
themselves; and

WHEREAS, Today, Serenity Dixon is a 9th grader at Bedford Academy
High School, and continues to use her voice and tireless efforts to try
to make the world a better place by working on a project with fellow
students campaigning for fresh water for the residents in Michigan; and

WHEREAS, The success of the State of New York, the strength of our
communities, and the vitality of American society depend, in great
measure, upon the dedication of young people like Serenity Dixon, who
use their considerable talents and resources to serve others; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Serenity Dixon for
her outstanding record of volunteer service, peer leadership, and
community service, recognizing the value of her labors and the promise
of her future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Serenity Dixon upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Youth of the Year Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Serenity Dixon.