2009-J3888

Honoring Wanda Best-DeVeaux, MA, MPA, of Queens Village, for her steadfast devotion and selfless service to her community

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2009-J3888


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Wanda Best-DeVeaux, MA, MPA, of Queens
Village, for her steadfast devotion and selfless service to her communi-
ty

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Wanda Best-DeVeaux, MA, MPA, of Queens Village, for her steadfast
devotion and selfless service to her community on Wednesday, February
10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Born in Harlem and raised in Newburgh, Wanda Best-DeVeaux
earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York College; she
also received a Master of Arts degree in Urban Studies from Queens
College, and a Master of Public Administration degree from Long Island
University; and
WHEREAS, Wanda Best-DeVeaux is President and co-Founder of Citizens
Against Recidivism, Inc. (C.A.R.), an organization that provides transi-
tional services to formerly incarcerated persons by providing family
support in the form of workshops on Domestic Violence, Delinquency
Intervention, and inside-outside relationships; and
WHEREAS, Since 1993, Wanda Best-DeVeaux has annually organized edu-
tainment shows for the prisoners in the New York State Department of
Corrections; these particular shows consist of public speakers, singers,
rappers, poets, dancers, and plays; and
WHEREAS, Wanda Best-DeVeaux has conducted workshops at Green Haven
Correctional Facility on relationship building, Sing Sing Correctional
facility on reentry, and the Eastern Correctional Facility on domestic
violence; and
WHEREAS, As a public access producer for Queens Public Access TV,
Wanda Best-DeVeaux produces television programs that raise awareness
about the impact of prisons on families and the community; she also
organizes musical shows that are used to raise funds and give exposure
to local up-and-coming talent; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Wanda Best-DeVeaux's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Wanda Best-DeVeaux, MA, MPA, of Queens Village, for her steadfast
devotion and selfless service to her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Wanda Best-DeVeaux.

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