LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against
Hunger upon the occasion of its 2011 Harvest Under the Stars Spring
Benefit and Awards Reception honoring Dr. Lucy Cabrera and James E.
Caldwell

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 that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger upon the occasion of its 2011
Harvest Under the Stars Spring Benefit and Awards Reception honoring Dr.
Lucy Cabrera and James E. Caldwell; this auspicious occasion will be
held on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Brooklyn Children's Museum in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger is a non-profit organ-
ization, working vigorously to end hunger in the
Bedford-Stuyvesant/Brownsville/Ocean Hill neighborhoods of Brooklyn; it
provides emergency food, and other social services including Food Stamp
screenings, Brooklyn's only community focused urban garden and assist-
ance with enrollment in publicly-supported health insurance; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger is to end
hunger by distributing food and empowering families through information
and support, which will give both strength and dignity to the community;
and
WHEREAS, The distinguished honorees at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against
Hunger's 2011 Harvest Under the Stars Spring Benefit and Awards Recep-
tion are: Dr. Lucy Cabrera, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Food Bank for New York City, and James E. Caldwell, President of the
77th Precinct Community Council; and
WHEREAS, Lucy Cabrera, Ph.D., CAE, is the President and Chief Execu-
tive Officer of the Food Bank For New York City; she led the organiza-
tion through the acquisition of FoodChange, whose programs have been
fully integrated into the Food Bank's comprehensive hunger relief
efforts; and
WHEREAS, After 23 years of leading the Food Bank For New York City,
Dr. Lucy Cabrera recently announced her plans to retire as its Presi-
dent and Chief Executive Officer; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Lucy Cabrera's skilled and inspired direction, the
Food Bank's mission has expanded beyond food to include ongoing support
and resources that enable food programs to build capacity and connect
their communities with a continuum of benefits and services; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Cabrera's distinguished career in nonprofit management
started at Greater Hartford Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center, where
she was Vice President, and continued at Casa Colina Career Development
Center in California where, as Chief Operating Officer, she directed
vocational rehabilitation programs in several cities; prior to embarking
on her nonprofit career, Dr. Cabrera gained corporate experience at
Union Carbide of New York and Connecticut and Goya Foods of Puerto Rico;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Lucy Cabrera received a Ph.D. and a Master of Science
from Columbia University, a Master of Science from Rensselaer Polytech-
nic Institute and a Bachelor of Arts from Inter-American University of
Puerto Rico; she is also a Certified Association Executive; and

WHEREAS, James E. Caldwell currently serves as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Brooklyn United for Innovative Local Development
(BUILD); through BUILD he has galvanized and constructively engaged over
350 local business owners, professionals, parents, residents and youth
to create and establish a venue for authentic community partnership with
public and private development projects; and
WHEREAS, BUILD's mission is to connect community residents and busi-
nesses to economic and community building opportunities generated by
development projects; James E. Caldwell's commitment to BUILD reflects
his understanding that many of the community challenges he has been
combating over the past 11 years are related to the lack of equitable
access to opportunities in the pursuit of prosperity among all youth,
adults and businesses; and
WHEREAS, In addition, James E. Caldwell serves as President of the
77th Precinct Community Council; over the past seven years under his
leadership, the 77th Precinct Community Council has evolved into one of
the most productive and engaged precinct councils in New York City; and
WHEREAS, James E. Caldwell also serves as the Board Chairperson for
the North Crown Heights Family Outreach Center, which illustrates his
commitment to family preservation and helping people conquer the chal-
lenges of alcohol and drug addition; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, James E. Caldwell served as Chairperson for the
Ryerson Street Veterans Committee; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Bed-Stuy Campaign
Against Hunger, and to honor Dr. Lucy Cabrera and James E. Caldwell; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought
to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the
citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger upon the occasion of
its 2011 Harvest Under the Stars Spring Benefit and Awards Reception
honoring Dr. Lucy Cabrera and James E. Caldwell; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger, 2010 Fulton Street,
Brooklyn, New York 11233, and to Dr. Lucy Cabrera and James E. Caldwell.