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This resolution memorializes Alice Roker, a trailblazing public servant who dedicated 30 years to the Town of Yorktown, New York, serving in multiple roles including Town Clerk, Supervisor, Councilmember, and Historian. As the first African American elected official in Yorktown, Roker was known for modernizing the Clerk's office, promoting government transparency, and ensuring accessibility for all residents. The resolution highlights her unwavering commitment to public service, her role as a mentor and role model, and her significant contributions to community engagement and leadership. By pausing to honor her memory, the legislative body recognizes Roker's profound impact on local government, extending heartfelt condolences to her family and friends while acknowledging her enduring legacy of integrity, service, and dedication to improving the lives of her fellow citizens. The resolution will be formally transmitted to her family as a lasting tribute to her remarkable public service.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K136