LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 2nd
Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment
whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the North
Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon the
occasion of hosting its 2nd Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance on Saturday,
May 8, 2010; and
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has provided scholarships to young
women in pursuit of their college education; the scholarship is based on
academic excellence, as well as financial need, and is awarded for a
four-year term; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is honoring Dr. Marcella Maxwell, the former
Director of Development and Government Affairs at Concord Family
Services in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of a Ford Foundation Scholarship, Dr. Maxwell
earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees in elementary education
from Long Island University; she also received her doctorate in educa-
tional administration and supervision from Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, Currently a clinical supervisor of Teaching Fellows at Brook-
lyn College, Dr. Marcella Maxwell is nurturing the next generation of
educators; she is involved in several outreach projects through her
membership in organizations, including the Greater New York Links, Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Women's Forum; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, 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 the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorori-
ty, Inc. upon the occasion of hosting its 2nd Annual Scholarship Dinner
Dance; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Marcella Maxwell, and the North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.