Senate Resolution No. 2711

BY: Senator BRESLIN

HONORING Deacon Issac E. Cancer upon the occasion
of being named a Man of Valor by the Frank Chapman
Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
Deacon Issac E. Cancer upon the occasion of being named a Man of Valor
by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc., to be recognized at its
9th Annual Men of Valor Celebration on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the
Ramada Plaza Hotel, Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, Issac E. Cancer is being honored with this auspicious award
in recognition of his trailblazing efforts to make a difference within
the local community; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in Albany, New York, Issac E. Cancer
graduated from Albany High School in 1982, and went on to Herkimer
County Community College where he majored in Radio/Television
Broadcasting; and

WHEREAS, Issac E. Cancer's distinguished career in broadcasting has
traversed nearly four decades; he spent eight years as the radio
personality for Siena College's WVCR 88.3, followed by 31 years with
Jamz 96.3 of Albany Broadcasting Company; and

WHEREAS, Today, Issac E. Cancer is a security supervisor with the
Albany City School District, the esteemed position he has held for 20
years; and

WHEREAS, Issac E. Cancer has been a faithful member of the
Metropolitan New Testament Mission Baptist Church for 26 years, and
currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Diaconate Ministry; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Issac E. Cancer has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Leslie, and his
son, Elijah, as well as three grandchildren, Elijah Jr., Asijohn and
Hajile, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Issac E. Cancer, that future generations may know and appreciate his

admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Deacon Issac E. Cancer upon the occasion of being named a Man of
Valor by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute, Inc. on June 17, 2017;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Deacon Issac E. Cancer.