K 136: Memorializing the life and legacy of Alice Roker, longtime Yorktown Town Clerk, devoted public servant, and trailblazing leader

 Assembly Resolution No. 136 BY: M. of A. Slater MEMORIALIZING the life and legacy of Alice Roker, longtime Yorktown Town Clerk, devoted public servant, and trailblazing leader WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor the lives of those who have made significant contributions to their communities, serving with dedication, integrity, and commitment to the public good; and WHEREAS, A distinguished public servant and longtime Yorktown Town Clerk, Alice Roker rendered faithful, conscientious, and valuable service to the Town of Yorktown and the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The first African American elected official in Yorktown, Alice Roker dedicated her career to modernizing the Clerk's office, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and accessibility for all residents; and WHEREAS, Alice Roker dedicated 30 years of service to the residents of Yorktown, serving them as the Town's Supervisor, Councilmember, Historian, and Clerk, the title she held for the last 25 years; and WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Alice Roker was known for her unwavering dedication to the people of Yorktown, her kindness, and her tireless advocacy for government accountability and community engagement; and WHEREAS, Alice Roker's impact extended beyond the office she held, as she served as a mentor, advisor, and role model for aspiring public servants, demonstrating the values of leadership, service, and integrity; and WHEREAS, Alice Roker's passing is a profound loss for the Town of Yorktown and all who knew and respected her; however, her legacy will endure through the policies she implemented and the countless lives she touched; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to those individuals who have worked diligently to improve the lives of their fellow citizens, leaving an indelible mark on their communities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pauses in its deliberations to honor the memory of Alice Roker, to recognize her extraordinary service and commitment to the Town of Yorktown, and to extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and all those who were privileged to know her; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Alice Roker.