Assembly Resolution No. 461

BY: M. of A. Walker

CONGRATULATING Viola D. Greene-Walker upon the
occasion of her retirement after 30 years of
distinguished service as District Manager of
Community Board No. 16

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Viola D. Greene-Walker upon the occasion of her retirement
after 30 years of distinguished service as District Manager of Community
Board No. 16; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Brooklyn College, Viola D. Greene-Walker has
served as the District Manager of Community Board No. 16, representing
the Ocean Hill-Brownsville community since 1993; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Viola D. Greene-Walker has been
responsible for the daily monitoring and coordination of municipal
services to the residents; as an advocate, she has interacted with
municipal service agencies to resolve complaints and improve the quality
of life for the 85,000 people who live in the community; and

WHEREAS, Viola D. Greene-Walker also worked closely with the members
of Community Board No. 16 to identify and assess the capital and expense
budget needs of the district as they relate to the citywide budget; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Viola D. Greene-Walker established
relationships with block and tenant associations, community-based
service agencies, churches, businesses, and elected officials within
Community District No. 16 in order to make it a better place to live,
work, learn and play; and

WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to Community
District No. 16, Viola D. Greene-Walker has been the recipient of
numerous awards and accolades; and

WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Viola D. Greene-Walker rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to Community Board No. 16;
as District Manager, she served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Viola D. Greene-Walker was governed
by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human
problems; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with Community Board No. 16, Viola D.
Greene-Walker earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her
colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Viola D. Greene-Walker upon the occasion of her retirement

after 30 years of distinguished service as District Manager of Community
Board No. 16, and to wish her well in all her future endeavors; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Viola D. Greene-Walker.