Senate Resolution No. 837 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Gloria Jean Bradley for her commitment and dedication to excellence in raising young men and women by the Youth Ministries of Agape Sabbath Day Church in Brooklyn WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Gloria Jean Bradley who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gloria Jean Bradley for her commitment and dedication to excellence in raising young men and women by the Youth Ministries of Agape Sabbath Day Church in Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, Gloria Jean Bradley has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, A resident of Brooklyn, New York, Gloria Jean Bradley has served in the neurological field with the City of New York throughout her illustrious 40-year career as an Electroencephalogram (EEG) Technologist; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to enriching the lives of the children in her community, Gloria Jean Bradley serves as the Parent Advocate with the New York City Administration for Children's Services; and WHEREAS, In addition to her two biological sons, Gloria Jean Bradley has influenced the lives of countless local children, adopting seven of the 20 plus foster children who temporarily resided in her home; and WHEREAS, An eminent woman of indomitable faith, Gloria Jean Bradley is a dedicated member of Agape Sabbath Day Church; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Gloria Jean Bradley 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 Gloria Jean Bradley, 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 Gloria Jean Bradley for her commitment and dedication to excellence in raising young men and women by the Youth Ministries of Agape Sabbath Day Church in Brooklyn; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gloria Jean Bradley.