LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lynette White-Mathews upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition

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 individ-
uals 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, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lynette White-Mathews upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition, celebrated on Sunday, May 29, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Lynette White-Mathews is affiliated with Dance Africa of New
York program; this occasion is packed with dance, music, film, art, and
community events from Africa and the diaspora, including the one-and-
only outdoor bazaar of African crafts, food, and fashion; and
WHEREAS, Mama Lynette White-Mathews was born in Brooklyn, New York, to
Andrew White, Ibaye and Mama Pearl White; she received a dance scholar-
ship to attend New York University, where she earned her Bachelor of
Arts degree in Dance Education and a Master of Science of Education in
the discipline of Administration and Supervision from the College of New
Rochelle; and
WHEREAS, Mentored by Baba Chuck Davis, Mama Lynette White-Mathews used
her love of dance and educational training to support her community as
she worked as a teaching artist engaging students and teachers across
the country making connections with math, science and the humanities,
this all while a member of the Chuck Davis Dance Company; and
WHEREAS, Mama Lynette White-Mathews also worked with the Jackie Robin-
son Foundation and VanGuard teaching not only dance, but life skills to
youth; she is currently the Assistant Principal at Bedford Academy High
School; and
WHEREAS, A member of Omo Obatala Egbe, Inc., Mama Lynette White-Ma-
thews represented the Egbe as a Board member of Ijo Orisa Yoruba Church,
Inc.; she later assumed the position of Executive Director for the
Church and continues in this position; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Mama Lynette White-Mathews's distin-
guished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lynette White-Mathews upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lynette White-Mathews.