LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Robin Bell-Stevens upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Neighborhood Technical
Assistance Clinic on July 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Robin Bell-Stevens upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic; and
WHEREAS, Robin Bell-Stevens will be honored by the Neighborhood Tech-
nical Assistance Clinic at its 11th Anniversary Celebration, a salute to
New York City's nonprofits and the neighborhoods they serve, to be held
on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at Steiner Studios No. 6, Brooklyn Navy
Yard, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Robin Bell-Stevens has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and consequently has been selected to receive this most pres-
tigious accolade; and
WHEREAS, As the Executive Director and CEO of Jazzmobile, Robin Bell-
Stevens works tirelessly to realize the mission of this illustrious
organization to present, preserve, promote and propagate Jazz, America's
classical music; and
WHEREAS, Established nearly 45 years ago, many of Jazz's greats have
graced the mobile stage of Jazzmobile including, Branford Marsalis,
Wynton Marsalis, Jeremy Pelt, Houston Person, Frank Wess, Randy Weston
and Nancy Wilson; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining Jazzmobile, Robin Bell-Stevens served as
Director of Marketing and Creative Services of Jazz at the Lincoln
Center; she also served for 20 years as the Executive Producer of the
"An Afternoon of Jazz" festival, and is a former Director of Public
Relations and Special Events for the Jackie Robinson Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Robin Bell-Stevens has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Robin Bell-Stevens serves on the Boards of the Louis Armst-
rong Educational Foundation, Jazz Studies Department at Columbia Univer-
sity, WBGO Jazz 88.3 FM Community Advisory Board, the Women's Committee
of the Central Park Conservancy, Society of Singers/East Coast, and the
Carter Burden Center for the Aging; she is also the former President of
the New York Coalition of 100 Black Women; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robin Bell-Stevens has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Robin Bell-Stevens earned her Master's degree in Education,
with a concentration in Management, from Cambridge College; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Robin Bell-Stevens has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Robin Bell-Stevens upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic on
July 1, 2009; and be it farther
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robin Bell-Stevens.