LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Maude Bruce upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition after 25 years of distinguished
service as the President of the Ellenville Branch of the National Asso-
ciation for the Advancement of Colored People

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals 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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend such a
distinguished individual, Maude Bruce, upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition after 25 years of distinguished service
as the President of the Ellenville Branch of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Maude Bruce has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and exem-
plary leadership in her unwavering service as President of the NAACP and
was recently honored at the Thurgood Marshall Breakfast held on Satur-
day, May 23, 2009, in Ellenville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Maude Bruce moved to Ellenville, New York, from Cuthbert,
Georgia, in 1965; she diligently worked for Schrade Cutlery for 36 years
and is presently employed by YMCA, Advantage Program, an after-school
program; and
WHEREAS, Maude Bruce has been called upon to contribute her time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In addition to serving as President of the Ellenville NAACP,
Maude Bruce is an active member on the Town of Wawarsing Economic Devel-
opment Committee; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Maude Bruce has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, A woman of great faith, Maude Bruce has been a devoted
parishioner of St. Paul AME Zion Church in Ellenville, New York, for
approximately 38 years; during this time she has served as Church Secre-
tary, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Lay Council
Board President and Home Mission Local President; and
WHEREAS, Maude Bruce is the proud mother of Lesa D. Bruce, Dena L.
Bruce, Gregory V. Bruce, and the late Jimmy Bruce, whose tragic passing
inspired Maude Bruce to formulate a movement informing the community and
bringing light to important matters of justice; and
WHEREAS, Each day Maude Bruce celebrates the life and love of Jimmy
Bruce, her beloved son; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Maude Bruce has displayed throughout
her life; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Maude Bruce upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition after 25 years of distinguished service as the President of
the Ellenville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Maude Bruce.