LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring C'ola Sullivan for receiving the Humani-
tarian Award from the Willa Davis Women's Club

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
C'ola Sullivan for receiving the Humanitarian Award from the Willa Davis
Women's Club on Saturday, May 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A native of Laurens, South Carolina, Mrs. C'ola Sullivan came
to New York in 1957 and worked many jobs to place herself in the posi-
tion to provide a good quality of life for her family; in 1960, she
received her Beautician License and began practicing the profession in
1961; and
WHEREAS, After several years of hard work, C'ola Sullivan opened her
own beauty salon in Mt. Vernon, New York; she continued to persevere and
in 1983, she earned her Bachelor's degree, in 1988, her Master's degree
and in 1990, she received her Doctorate degree in Cosmetology; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sullivan is very active in the community; she is a live-
ly member of Grace Baptist Church, where she is a part of The Senior
Ladies Usher Board, the Church Choir and Adult Sunday School; she has
also served with many other groups in the church; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Sullivan has served as a member of Mount Vernon Beauti-
cian Local No. 31, Past Basileus of The Omicron Chapter of Theta Nu
Sigma National Sorority, and is the Past Chairperson for the Youth for
Beauty in New York State; a business-minded woman, she is an inspiration
and joy to all that meet and know her; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her son, Willie, as well as her
grandchildren, Smir and Saleem, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor C'ola Sullivan for receiving the Humanitarian Award from the Willa
Davis Women's Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to C'ola Sullivan.