LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rosa W. Boone-Morgan for receiving the
Humanitarian Award from the Willa Davis Women's Club

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 Rosa
W. Boone-Morgan for receiving the Humanitarian Award from the Willa
Davis Women's Club at its 103rd Celebration Luncheon on Saturday, May
19, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Rosa W. Boone was born the seventh of ten children in a fami-
ly where kindness, compassion and care for others were taught by exam-
ple; those values have served her well and guided her in the progression
of a career that is focused on service; and
WHEREAS, Rosa Boone-Morgan's innate drive and focus catapulted her
from her home state of Georgia to the hustle and bustle of New York
City; her career started in the corporate world as she held key posi-
tions at Nielsen Television Ratings, CBS Television and the Corporate
Audit Company, Inc.; she eventually ended up in the world of non-profit,
which became a great fit for her; and
WHEREAS, Rosa Boone-Morgan received a hands on education in business
along with an academic education from the College of New Rochelle; she
received a B.A. degree in Psychology and M.S. in Gerontology; and
WHEREAS, Rosa Boone-Morgan's college education, business savvy and
natural capacity to care for others made her a strong force in the field
of Human Services; she worked for Westchester Coalition for the Hungry
and Homeless as the Public Information Director and was quickly promoted
to the position of Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, While there, Rosa Boone-Morgan thrived at the Coalition; she
created an informative quarterly news letter and appeared on countless
TV and radio interviews that she used to put a spotlight on the plight
of Westchester's hungry and homeless; a community activist, she created
several programs that encouraged the community to get involved in the
care of the less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, Rosa Boone-Morgan is a member of the White Plains Rotary
Club, and the White Plains Housing Company Board of Directors; she was
featured in the traveling exhibit "Women of African Descent in the
Contemporary Stories of Service"; in addition, she has received numerous
awards in recognition of her tireless efforts for the eradication of
hunger and homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Currently Rosa Boone-Morgan is the Deputy Commissioner for
the Department of Social Services for the County of Westchester; she
currently has an opportunity to serve the disenfranchised and downtrod-
den on a broader scale; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their children
and grandchild, as well as her siblings, 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 life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rosa W. Boone-Morgan for receiving the Humanitarian Award from the
Willa Davis Women's Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rosa W. Boone-Morgan.