LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Denise C. Brewer upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Church of the Living God,
Worldwide

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Denise C. Brewer has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Denise C.
Brewer upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Church of the Living God, Worldwide, to be celebrated at a special
luncheon on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Villa Marcello in Ozone Park, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Denise C. Brewer received her undergraduate degree from John
Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1977, she graduated with a Bachelor
of Arts degree in government, summa cum laude; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Denise C. Brewer received a full tuition scholar-
ship from Columbia, and graduated with a Master of Arts in Elementary
Education in 1980 and a Master of Education, International Education in
1985; in December of 2000, she obtained another Master of Education
degree from Bank Street College: Principal's Institute in Administration
and Supervision; and
WHEREAS, Denise C. Brewer's initial teaching experience was at the
Convent of the Sacred Heart, where she started her career as a 4th grade
teacher; later, she became a teacher at PS 107Q, where she taught for 17
years; and
WHEREAS, After receiving her degree in Administration and Supervision,
Denise C. Brewer was given the opportunity to become an Assistant Prin-
cipal at PS 200Q; she was appointed to the position in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Denise C. Brewer served as Assistant Principal for 5 years
before she was appointed as Principal and received tenure in 2009; she
retired from her position as Principal in September of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Along the way, Denise C. Brewer has been called upon to
contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable
endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Denise C. Brewer is a founding member of Reach into Cultural
Heights; she also taught in the Reach for Success Saturday program,
while teaching at PS 107, was a member of Key Women of America, York
Manor Branch from 1990-2003, and was copresident for the branch from
1997-2001; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Denise C. Brewer joined the Church of the Living God
and was ordained as a deacon in April of 2004; and
WHEREAS, Her membership at Living God Ministries has given her the
opportunity to do mission work in Panama and Costa Rica, as well as
expand her spiritual vision; she continues to grow spiritually at Living
God Ministries under the tutelage of Bishop Ebony Kirkland; and
WHEREAS, In March of 2009, Denise C. Brewer was selected as the recip-
ient of the Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Denise C. Brewer has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her children, Kahkuyan, Noni
and Metanoya, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Denise C. Brewer has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Denise C. Brewer upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Church of the Living God, Worldwide; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Denise C. Brewer.