LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Clover Hall, Ed.D., upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Caribbean Cultural Thea-
tre

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the
cultural enrichment of the State of New York and to the success and
progress of society in the course of their life's work; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Clover Hall upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition
by the Caribbean Cultural Theatre on Sunday, June 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Clover Hall is being honored for her support of Caribbean
Cultural Theatre and its current project "Poets & Passion V - Cele-
bration of the Word"; and
WHEREAS, The Caribbean Cultural Theatre is a Brooklyn, New York, based
performing arts ensemble dedicated to presenting a balanced rendering of
Caribbean culture and the Caribbean-American experience; and
WHEREAS, The Poets & Passion series was created as an outlet for
talented Caribbean and Caribbean-American writers and spoken word
artists to engage New York area audiences; it has also afforded those
audiences, irrespective of background, opportunities to explore the
bitter-sweet narratives of the immigrant experience in inviting ways
through the simple act of telling a good story; and
WHEREAS, Clover Hall was born in the parish of Clarendon, Jamaica; she
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Statistics from the
University of the West Indies, (Mona), Jamaica, a Master of Business
Administration from Columbia University, and a Doctorate in Educational
Administration from Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Clover Hall began at St. John's University as the
Director of Institutional Research; since 2004, she has served as the
Vice President of Institutional Research and Academic Planning, and as a
member of the Provost's Council and the Executive Planning Committee;
she also teaches courses in Statistics and Research Methods; and
WHEREAS, Clover Hall's experience encompasses both the corporate and
non-profit world; prior to St. John's University, she served as the
following: Director of the Data & Information Center and later as Direc-
tor of Institutional Research at Iona College; Staff Manager at AT&T;
and Operations Manager at J.C. Penney; and
WHEREAS, At St. John's, Clover Hall is a member of many committees,
including the Academic Planning Committee, Vincentian Mission Council,
and the President's Multicultural Advisory Committee (PMAC); through
PMAC, she has helped to spearhead collaborative efforts between St.
John's University and the Caribbean Cultural Theatre to bring renowned
writers to the University; and
WHEREAS, Clover Hall is very involved in cultural and other activities
in Rockland County, New York, where she has lived for many years; she
has served in various positions on the Board of the Jamaican Civic and
Cultural Association of Rockland, Inc. (JAMCCAR) since its inception in
1990, including a four-year stint as president; in addition, she is a
member of the Town of Ramapo's African Heritage committee, an active
member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Spring Valley and a member of
the Board of the Arts Council of Rockland; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Clover Hall's distinguished 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 Clover Hall upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Caribbean Cultural Theatre; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Clover Hall.