LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Celeste Council for over 50 years of
distinguished service and enduring commitment to the Queens community

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Celeste Council for over 50 years of distinguished service and enduring
commitment to the Queens community; and
WHEREAS, A native New Yorker, Celeste H. (King) Council was born in
the Presbyterian Hospital to Walter and Renvie King; the second of two
children, she and her brother Walter, Jr., were encouraged to value
education; and
WHEREAS, Celeste Council graduated from George Washington High School;
she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from York
College, and received her Master of Science degree in Education from
Long Island University; and
WHEREAS, Celeste Council has been an active member of Our Lady of
Light Parish for over 50 years; she is a Eucharistic Minister, a member
of the Rosary Society and a member of the Liturgical Dance Group; she
was instrumental in setting up the first library at the school and has
worked with the Girl Scouts and Brownies during their cookie campaign;
and
WHEREAS, Serving on many committees throughout the years, Celeste
Council became a member of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa
(Beta Omicron) Chapter in 1988 and is the only active member of the 1988
Krinon Group; and
WHEREAS, Celeste Council has since chaired the Reading Power Commit-
tee, the Journalist Committee, the Annual Wee People Baby Shower, and
currently chairs the Chairs October Hostesses as well as community
projects and activities; and
WHEREAS, Celeste Council works tirelessly to obtain an annual Easter
Program and Party for the Ruby S. Couche After School Educational Action
Center; every year, she purchases and distributes a gift for every child
in attendance; and
WHEREAS, Celeste Council has regularly worked as a substitute teacher
in Queens at P.S. 30, P.S. 140, P.S. 40, P.S. 80, P.S. 36 and IS 72; she
enjoys working with children and believes that all children can and
should be inspired in some way; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Laurelton Club of the Negro Business &
Professional Clubs, Inc., Celeste Council is also affiliated with the
National Council of Negro Women, Inc., the Coalition of 100 Black Women
Inc., and the Sparkling Divas-Red Hatters; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by her husband, Wendell Council, with her
throughout have been her children, Guy, Kevin, and Cheryl and her grand-
children, Latasha, Gerald and Brianna, all of whom feel privileged to be
a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
honor Celeste Council for over 50 years of distinguished service and
enduring commitment to the Queens community; and be it further

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