Senate Resolution No. 2586

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING  Sharon  Elcock  upon the occasion of her
        designation as recipient of the Robert  J.  Uplinger
        Award  by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. on February 14,
        2020

  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
Sharon Elcock upon the occasion of her designation as recipient  of  the
Robert  J. Uplinger Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc. to be celebrated
at its Red and White Sweetheart Gala on Friday, February  14,  2020,  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,  Born in St. Michael, Barbados, Sharon Elcock was raised by
her mother Maureen Elcock, and her grandmother Loleta Elcock who  taught
her  the  importance  of  helping  others,  and to lead by example; as a
child, she emigrated to Brooklyn, New York, where  she  attended  public
schools; and

  WHEREAS,  Devoted to her daughter Jade Symone, Sharon Elcock took on
numerous roles within the school system,  such  as  Girl  Scout  Leader,
President  and  Vice  President  of P.T.A., 2nd Vice President of Sesame
Flyers International Winthrop Beacon III  Parent  Council,  mentor,  and
Coach of the cheerleading team; and

  WHEREAS,  Sharon  Elcock  has been an active member of the Stuy Park
Lions Club for many years,  during  which  time  she  has  held  several
leadership  positions, including Membership Chairperson and Leo Advisor;
on a district level,  she  serves  as  the  Pediatric  Chairperson,  Leo
Liaison  and  a  part  of  the hospitality team for the Health Awareness
Team; and

  WHEREAS, In September of 2019, Sharon Elcock earned her Bachelors in
Lionism from Lions University during the USA/Canada Forum; and

  WHEREAS, The success of the  Stuy  Park  Lions  Club  is  in  direct
correlation  to  the efforts of dedicated members such as Sharon Elcock,
whose  involvement  is,  and  always  has  been,  characterized  by   an
impressive  commitment,  an  unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising
standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf  of  the  organization
and the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Sharon Elcock  has  displayed
throughout her 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
Sharon  Elcock,  that  future  generations  may  know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent  deeds,  and  the  respect  and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sharon Elcock upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Robert J. Uplinger Award by Stuy Park Lions Club, Inc.;  and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sharon Elcock.