Senate Resolution No. 2160
BY: Senator BRESLIN
COMMENDING Susan Johnson upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by In Our Own
Voices, Inc. on July 21, 2019
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the profound impact of
those exemplary individuals within the great State of New York who
proactively work for the enfranchisement of minority communities, and
the importance of such work for the benefit of all citizens of this
State, and indeed, all citizens of the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Susan Johnson upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by In Our Own Voices, Inc., to be celebrated at its Jazz in
July Event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
on Sunday, July 21, 2019, at Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In Our Own Voices is an autonomous organization dedicated
to addressing the many needs and ensuring the physical, mental,
spiritual, political, cultural, and economic survival and growth of the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People of Color (LGBT POC)
community in the Capital Region of Upstate New York; and
WHEREAS, In Our Own Voices is proudly recognizing Susan Johnson for
her tireless efforts in creating positive change in Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transgender People of Color communities; and
WHEREAS, Susan Johnson has actively been involved in the HIV and
LGBTQ community for over 11 years; she helped found, and currently works
as a PrEP Specialist in the Community Treatment and Prevention Services
Department at the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center in Albany, New
York, which provides access to consistent quality healthcare without
regard to income; and
WHEREAS, In addition this role, Susan Johnson serves as the co-Chair
for the Capital District Ending the Epidemic PrEP sub-committee; and
WHEREAS, Our society is greatly benefited by the purposeful efforts
of individuals who unite for the cause of improving the quality of life
for others, and who proactively work toward the goal of dignity for all;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Susan Johnson upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by In Our Own Voices, Inc. on July 21, 2019; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Susan Johnson.
