RESOLUTION
BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT COLLINS-BELLAMY, MAJORITY LEADER RUBBO, MAJORITY WHIP ROBINSON, MINORITY LEADER BREEN, COUNCILMEMBERS PINEDA-ISAAC, DIAZ, AND MERANTE:
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RESOLUTION OF THE YONKERS CITY COUNCIL TO HONOR THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY'S REQUEST TO HONORARILY RENAME RAVINE AVENUE AND UNION PLACE "SADIE OLIVER WAY"
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WHEREAS, Sadie Oliver dedicated over two decades of her life to uplifting and empowering troubled youth as a supervisor at Graham Windham Group Home from the 1970s through the 1990s. In this esteemed position, she became a catalyst for change in the lives of countless children, profoundly impacting them through after-school tutorial programs and job-skill development initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Sadie went beyond her professional duties, providing a safe and loving environment for the youth under her care. Her warmth, compassion, and unwavering dedication made her a trusted role model and a cornerstone of a nurturing community; and
WHEREAS, Sadie extended her service to the greater Yonkers community as a devoted volunteer at the Nepperhan Community Center under the leadership of Ms. Gains. There, she organized a variety of youth programs, including launching a free Girl Scout program to foster leadership and sisterhood, and creating basketball leagues for boys that promoted teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship; and
WHEREAS, she organized lively neighborhood events that brought families together, transforming local streets into vibrant spaces of joy and togetherness, strengthening the bonds among neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Sadie also instilled pride and community responsibility by organizing summer clean-up days, providing gloves, brooms, and garbage bags to residents and leading by example in keeping the Ravine and Woodworth areas clean and welcoming; and
WHEREAS, as an active member of the Neighborhood Watch, she diligently worked to enhance community safety and unity. Known for her kindness and re...
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