PEP, February 2008: Lillian Roberts honored in Harlem

For her many years as an outspoken advocate for working people, the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce recently presented DC 37 Executive Director Lillian Roberts with their Chambers 2007 Outstanding Labor Leadership Award. Roberts received the honor Dec. 18 at the organization’s annual awards night and reception, which was held at the Sky Restaurant in Harlem.

“Our Chamber is honored to be able to recognize and salute someone so deserving,” said Lloyd A. Williams, president and chief executive officer of the GHCC.

At the affair, New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson also presented the veteran labor leader with a proclamation honoring her years of dedicated service to city employees, her tireless efforts to increase opportunity, enhance living conditions and protect the rights of working people, and her lasting contributions to New York City.

“It’s truly an honor to receive this kind of recognition for the work that has been done,” said Roberts at the ceremony, where about a dozen DC 37 local presidents accompanied her. “If I’ve been able to help some people lead a more productive life, then all of the struggles have been worth it,” she said.