BY IRIS B. HOLTON
Sentinel City Editor
Each year, people throughout the world decide on a task or tasks they wish to accomplish before the year ends. Some are successful while others find themselves falling short of their goals.
Some residents have taken the time to share their resolutions for the upcoming year.
Ms. Louise Vincent, President of the Black Public Relations Society of Tampa said, “I wish to complete my Christian Communication, Th.D.”
Joe Robinson said, “The one thing I am working on is to make a difference by helping increase the number of Black contractors and businesses that get work on the upcoming Florida High Speed Rail Project from Tampa to Orlando, so that in 2011 and beyond, we can begin the great economic comeback that right now seems so far away.
“However, with hard work, faith and perseverance the Black community will find and make a way starting New Years Day!”
Mrs. Antonia Barber said, “My desire is to continue to touch as many lives in this community with activities and programs that help them live better. Feeding men fish is easy but teaching them to fish is worthwhile.
“2011 should be a year for making sure we capitalize on all our resources to make it a profitable year physically, economically and otherwise.”
Dr. George Foxx said, “I hope to eliminate the chaos that potential clients have [private]before coming to me with their tax and mortgage issues in the New Year. Once they become more astute regarding taxes and mortgages, they will save more money for themselves.”
Mrs. Joanna Tokley said, “My New Year’s Resolution is to take the personal time needed to complete an inspirational book for women that I’ve been working on sporadically.”
Danny Green said, “I hope the Lord will continue to bless me to travel all over the world again in the New Year again! The Lord has blessed me, and most of the time, I accomplish everything I want to do and more. I just want the Lord to keep blessing my health and family.”
Howard Harris said, “I am going to get back to walking at least 10 miles per week, and going back to the YMCA at least three times a week. But, my main goal is to work with the kindergarten students at least twice a week.”
Ms. Ann Porter said, “First, I will continue to walk that Christian walk. I also plan to get with my Voter’s Registration Committee and register as many people as possible, especially the young voters.
“I feel that if we educate and encourage our young people to become more active and involved in their communities, then they will become more serious about the future.
“During the Civil Rights Movement, a lot of us participated in the sit-ins. Now, there is another call and if we educate and encourage them, then they can answer the call for the next generation.”[/private]
