Mrs. Sandy E. Gresham was an unsung hero as a school teacher and educator, caring for her students to learn and thrive in society. The school she worked in cherished her for her advocacy and dedication. During her lifetime, she also fought for civil rights and injustice in communities throughout the United States and partnered with 1199 SEIU and her husband, President George Gresham, in the fight for healthcare workers in the United States and locally. Mr. Gresham in speaking said that he and his wife enjoyed thirty-nine beautiful years together. The host for this event in a bright yellow suit with a matching bow tie was City Councilman Andy King.
Above - The elected officials spoke first, but I wanted to place the man standing next to a picture of his wife Sandy first even though he spoke after the elected officials.
Below - Mayor Bill de Blasio was on hand for the street renaming, as he speaks here.
Above - After speaking Mayor de Blasio hugs Mr. Gresham.
Below Public Advocate Leticia James also was on hand for the street re-naming.
Above - New York State Assembly Speaker, and local Assemblyman Carl Heastie speaking of his neighbor.
Below - Congressman Eliot Engel.
Above - DNC Vice-Chair Assemblyman Michael Blake.
Below - The front row of elected officials which included State Senators Jamaal Bailey and Luis Sepulveda, City Council member Vanessa Gibson, and members of the Gresham family. Councilman Andy King is introducing the elected officials.
Above -The covering of Sandy E. Gresham Way is about to be taken off.
Below - The cover comes off Sandy E. Gresham Way.
The Gresham family was given a second street sign Sandy E. Gresham Way.
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