2013 Gala Commemorative Journal | Page 7

Celebrating the Creativity of Our Youth Acknowledgements We have been blessed to have in our lives, people who have provided their goods, services and moral support without the expectation of public recognition from us. It is for this reason that this logo has had to suffice over the years. We, however, believe the time has come to publicly thank Mrs. Norris Francis of Subway restaurant on Grand Avenue, Baldwin, for her much appreciated benevolence and kindness which has been well received by the youth and parents we serve. Mr. & Mrs. Norris Francis We take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Norris Francis, her recently deceased husband, for effortlessly serving men and youth in and around his community as a solid and dedicated role model. We pledge our continued support to our friend Pat, as she deals with the loss of an exemplary husband and human being who, not surprisingly, assumed the role of a co-supporter of our ventures. May his soul rest in peace. * What a loss! Our Condolences to the family of Dr. John Williams as well as the students, parents and administrators of the Amityville School District. The sentiments expressed in this excerpt of a letter I wrote to Dr. John Williams after a meeting with him last year, does not begin to scratch the surface of what I observed as his dedication, commitment and passion for serving his students, their families and the district staff and administra ѥ