LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Beverly Johnson upon the occasion of
her appointment as Executive Director of the Magnolia Tree Earth Center
of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of citizens who have made significant contributions to the
public wealth of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Beverly Johnson's remarkable career of professional and
personal service to her community, State and country warrants the recog-
nition and commendation of this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Beverly
Johnson upon the occasion of her appointment as Executive Director of
the Magnolia Tree Earth Center of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc., to be cele-
brated at its kick-off event on Thursday, February 9, 2012, in Brooklyn,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Magnolia Tree Earth Center is an environmental/cultural
institution with the goal of becoming Urban America's leader in creating
community awareness of ecological, horticultural and environmental
concerns and to introduce inner city children to careers in Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics that foster beautification,
earth stewardship and community sustainability; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Winston Salem State University in North Caroli-
na, Beverly Johnson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business
Administration; she began working for the Polytechnic Institute of New
York University in Brooklyn in November of 1983; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious career, Beverly Johnson has served
in numerous capacities gaining extensive experience in college admis-
sions, recruiting, client relations, strategic market planning, and
training and development; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Polytechnic Institute of New York
University, Beverly Johnson worked as an Office Manager/Admissions Coun-
selor, the Director of International Recruiting, Executive Director of
the Center for Youth in Engineering and Science, and as Associate Dean
of Undergraduate Admissions; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her distinguished career, Beverly Johnson has
been the recipient of numerous awards including the Women of Distinction
Award, the Kings County District Attorney Extraordinary Woman Award, and
the Golden Torch Award, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a wealth of experience and knowledge, Beverly
Johnson eagerly brings her exceptional talents and unwavering energy to
her new role as Executive Director of the Magnolia Tree Earth Center of
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc., and will no doubt contribute significantly to
the advancement of this distinguished organization and the mission it
upholds; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Beverly Johnson upon the occasion of her appointment as Execu-
tive Director of the Magnolia Tree Earth Center of Bedford-Stuyvesant,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Beverly Johnson.