LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Community Council for Medgar Evers
College, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Scholarship
and Leadership Awards Luncheon

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Communi-
ty Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting
its Annual Spring Scholarship and Leadership Awards Luncheon, to be
celebrated on Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Medgar Evers College in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this fine event is to recognize several hono-
rees; these distinguished individuals include: Wendy McLean, The Denim
Lounge, recipient of the Business Leadership Award; Dr. Cyrus O. McCal-
la, MD, Woodhull Medical Center, recipient of the Community Service
Leadership Award; Father Rocco C. Danzi, S.J., Xavier Jesuit Community,
recipient of the Ecumenical Leadership Award; Doris Withers, Ed.D,
Medgar Evers College, recipient of the Education Leadership Award; and
Shani Lianna Watler, Lab School for Collaborative Studies, recipient of
the Youth Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, The Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. is a
not-for-profit organization which was incorporated in 1972; it was
established to maintain community support and involvement with Medgar
Evers College; and
WHEREAS, The Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. is
composed of representatives from the community which include residents,
organizations, faculty, students and all the elected officials of the
Central Brooklyn area; and
WHEREAS, Medgar Evers College came into existence because of the
insistence of community residents that a four-year college be estab-
lished in the Central Brooklyn community; and
WHEREAS, Community residents, organizations, and elected officials
participated in the planning sessions as a community advisory committee;
they were involved in the site selection, the naming of the college, the
selection of its first President, Dr. Richard Trent, and other issues
involving the college; and
WHEREAS, In representing the community, the Community Council partic-
ipates in the selection of the President; serves as an advisory body to
the President and the college; provides developmental support for the
college; presents grants and scholarships for the students; and seeks
support for the college's programs and activities; and
WHEREAS, The Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. has
served the interests of the people of the Empire State for numerous
years; and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Community Council for Medgar
Evers College, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, the Community
Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. has demonstrated the value of its
services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Scholarship and Leadership Awards
Luncheon; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Community Council for Medgar Evers College, Inc., and to
the aforementioned honorees.