LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carol Washington upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Delta Minerva Life Devel-
opment Center, Inc. on June 6, 2010

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 organiza-
tions and individuals 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, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Carol Washington upon the occasion of her designation for special recog-
nition by the Delta Minerva Life Development Center, Inc. to be cele-
brated on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at its Harvesting A Heritage of Hope
Awards Brunch; and
WHEREAS, Carol Washington was born on March 8, 1955, the third of six
girls and one boy (the late Henry Washington, Jr.) to the late Vera
Grant-Washington and the late Henry Washington; and
WHEREAS, Carol attended Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn,
completed her post-secondary studies at the Woods New York School of
Business and Shorthand, where she also received a certificate in Short-
hand, and furthered her education at New York University's School of
Business; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her academic career, Carol maintained scholarly
excellence and an active athletic lifestyle, playing basketball, hand-
ball, baseball and gymnastics; subsequently, she has been the recipient
of many trophies and awards for her academic and athletic accomplish-
ments including Academic Student of the Year, and Most Valuable Player
of the Women's Basketball Team, as well as receiving Certificates of
Recognition for outstanding achievements in gymnastics; and
WHEREAS, Carol Washington also gave back to the various communities
that contributed to her personal and professional growth through volun-
teerism; serving the YWCA of Manhattan, serving as Captain of the
Guards, a volunteer organization that provided protective services for
students during school, and also serving as a voluntary youth supervi-
sor, where she assisted in overseeing the daily activities and safe
transport of young camp-goers; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Carol Washington volunteered for former Assem-
blyman Samuel D. Wright of Brooklyn, as well as other Brooklyn elected
officials, where, in addition to helping coordinate various community
projects, she actively assisted with campaigning activities; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Carol provided over 30 years of service in
various positions to many prominent financial and legal institutions and
graced offices with her intellect, skill and professional talents; name-
ly, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Phillip Nizer LLP, Mariano D. Molina
P.C., Wachtell Lipton Rosen & Katz, Kaye Scholer LLP, Prudential-Bache
Securities in New York and Mayer Brown LLP ; and
WHEREAS, Carol is the proud mother of two biological children and one
adopted daughter, respectively; Larry Wayne Jackson, who currently
serves New York City as a law enforcement officer, and Ebony S. McKewn,
who has served the New York State Senate in various capacities, includ-
ing now Legislative Director and Speechwriter for Senate President Pro
Tempore Malcolm A. Smith; and Tawanna Jones, who serves as a Supervisor
of Child Protective Services within the Massachusetts Department of
Children & Family Services; and
WHEREAS, Carol Washington successfully balanced the duties of single
parenting and nurturing a family of four, while simultaneously working

two and sometimes three jobs at the same time, and selflessly committing
her time to others in need; and
WHEREAS, Although faced with a life-changing ordeal in 2000, in which
she was permanently disabled, Carol Washington continues to face the
world today with as much tenacity, vigor and determination as she did in
the years preceding the incident, and continues to persevere through any
situation with virtues of happiness and optimism; and
WHEREAS, While Carol's own professional aspirations were cut short due
to circumstance, she continues to inspire many including her children,
family members, friends, and others who are faced with extremely chal-
lenging situations seemingly too difficult to overcome; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and volunteer
efforts, Carol Washington's ongoing endeavors and notable achievements
have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her
community; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carol Washington for her steadfastness to creating her own
extraordinary success story about the ability to combat and overcome
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the
Delta Minerva Life Development Center, Inc. on June 6, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol Washington.