LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Elverine Agatha Smartt upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by Church of the Living God,
Worldwide

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
Elverine Agatha Smartt upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Church of the Living God, Worldwide on Saturday, May 12,
2012, in Ozone Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Elverine Cadogan was born on May 24, 1945, in New Amsterdam,
Berbice, Guyana to Henry Adolphus Cadogan and Ivy Agatha Cadogan; and
WHEREAS, Elverine's mother died when she was eight years old and she
relocated to Lichfield, West Coast, Berbice to live with her aunt; she
received her elementary and secondary education while in Lichfield; and
WHEREAS, After graduating with her College of Preceptors and GCE,
Elverine Cadogan began a career in teaching at age 17; she later
resigned from teaching and entered the nursing profession in September
of 1965 where she subsequently received her degree as a Registered Nurse
in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Elverine then met Godfrey Smartt and after a two year court-
ship, they got married on September 6, 1969; this union produced five
children and 13 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, On July 9, 1972, Elverine Smartt immigrated to New York where
she continued her nursing career; she also resumed her education and
obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing while being a
full-time mother, wife and career person; and
WHEREAS, Elverine Smartt has been a Faithful member of God's Battalion
Of Prayer Church for over 25 years; she has been ordained as a Deaco-
ness, obtained several Biblical Certificates, and presently serves as a
Sunday School Teacher, Member of the Women's Ministry, the Mass Choir
and the Women's Chorale; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Elverine Smartt'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 Elverine Smartt upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Church of the Living God, Worldwide; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Elverine Smartt.