Bill Text: NY J02570 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Tommie D. Hill Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Chairman Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-22 - ADOPTED [J02570 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02570-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2570

BY: Senator COMRIE

        HONORING  Tommie  D. Hill Sr. upon the occasion of
        his designation as recipient of the  Chairman  Award
        by  the  Alpha  Phi  Alpha Senior Citizens Center on
        February 8, 2020

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative  Body  that  those  who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained  commitment  to  the  maintenance  of  high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and  applause  of  all
the citizens of 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
Tommie D. Hill Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of
the  Chairman  Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center to be
celebrated at its 10th Anniversary Valentine's  Day  Gala  on  Saturday,
February 8, 2020, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Established  in  1975, the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens
Center provides a multi-purpose facility and services for seniors in the
local community that will enhance their  quality  of  life  through  its
nutrition, education and health programs; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  in Montgomery, Alabama, and raised in Roosevelt Long
Island, New York, Tommie D.  Hill  Sr.  is  the  second  oldest  of  six
children; he received his education in the Roosevelt School system where
he excelled in football, baseball, and track; and

  WHEREAS,  Tommie  D.  Hill  Sr.  then  began his collegate career at
Virginia Union University, earning degrees in  Communication,  Paralegal
Studies, and Criminal Justice; and

  WHEREAS,  As  a  combat veteran of the United States Navy, Tommie D.
Hill Sr. honorably served his country for 22 years in  both  active  and
reserve duty, rising through the ranks to the esteemed position of Chief
Petty Officer; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  distinguished  military career, Tommie D.
Hill Sr.  protected civilian life and significantly contributed  to  the
establishment  of  safer societies around the world, as well as at home;
he also served in multiple conflicts, including Grenada, Panama, Persian
Gulf, Desert Storm, Operation  Enduring  Freedom,  and  Operation  Iraqi
Freedom; and

  WHEREAS,  Tommie  D.  Hill Sr. began his illustrious career with the
Nassau County Sheriff's Department as a Law Enforcement Officer;  during
his tenure, he has worked diligently to prevent crime, restore peace and
provide safer environments for the residents of his community; and

  WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Tommie D. Hill Sr. has given
tirelessly of his time and energies to countless local organizations for
more  than  three  decades;  his  love  for  service  led  him to pursue

membership in Alpha  Phi  Alpha  Fraternity  Inc.,  where  he  has  been
recognized on a national level as a Veteran Service Officer; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  he  is a member of the Board of Directors of
the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center and an active member  of  the
American  Legion; in 2014 he established a yearly scholarship for a high
school senior in honor of his son, Tahj D. Hill; and

  WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades,  Tommie  D.
Hill  Sr.  was  recognized  as the 2019 New York Association Chapters of
Alpha Brother of the Year; and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his beautiful wife, Lisa, and
their three wonderful children, Nicole, Tommie Jr.,  and  Tahj,  all  of
whom  feel  privileged  to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown  by  an
individual  for  the  benefit  of  others  which  Tommie D. Hill Sr. has
displayed throughout his life; 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
Tommie D.  Hill Sr., 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 Tommie D. Hill  Sr.  upon  the  occasion  of  his  designation  as
recipient  of  the Chairman Award by the Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens
Center; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Tommie D. Hill Sr.