LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Carolyn Donnett McCulloch,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn McCulloch of Brooklyn, New York, died on February 24,
2011, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn McCulloch distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn McCulloch's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn Donnett McCulloch was born on December 19, 1952, in
St. Andrews, Jamaica; she migrated at a very young age to the United
States with her mother, Delce; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn McCulloch began her educational journey in the New
York City Public School system; after she graduated from Intermediate
School 64, she pursued her secondary school studies at Franklin K. Lane
High School where her natural athleticism yielded opportunity in track
and field; it was at Franklin K. Lane where she began to shape her
professional future through her involvement in the nationally recognized
Upward Bound Program; and
WHEREAS, Focused on the future, Carolyn McCulloch enrolled at New York
City Technical College where she continued to run track, and was a
member of the Black Student Union; seizing a professional opportunity
that would last for over two decades, she completed the New York Tele-
phone Development Studies program which led to her career as a telephone
operator for the Nynex Corporation before she retired in 2004; and
WHEREAS, As a child, Carol grew up in the church and was confirmed at
St. George's Episcopal Church in Westmoreland, Jamaica; after migrating
to the United States, she continued to follow her faith and became an
active member of St. Lydia's Episcopal Church; she later made the deci-
sion to transition from her denomination and was led to Brooklyn Taber-
nacle where she accelerated her relationship with the Lord; she regular-
ly attended bible study, prayer meetings, Sunday worship services and
actively served on the Brooklyn Tabernacle Kids Ministry (BT Kids); and
WHEREAS, On June 21, 1994, at a public ceremony held at Edward R.
Murrow High School, Carolyn Donnett McCulloch was acknowledged by the
State of New York Assembly, New York State Senate and the Brooklyn
community for her commitment to the emotional, physical, social and
academic lives of children; just two years later, on July 25, 1996, she
obtained another significant milestone in her quest to achieve the Amer-
ican Dream when she proudly obtained her United States of America citi-
zenship; and
WHEREAS, As Founder and President of FutureKidz Production Inc., Caro-
lyn McCulloch continued to give of herself to benefit the lives of
others; through her FutureKidz program, she trained children from 3 to
18 years of age in the areas of money management, self esteem and self
motivation using entertainment and modeling as a vehicle to engage the
youth in her community; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn McCulloch's passion for youth development and educa-
tion was recognized on June 4, 1999, when she established FutureKidz
Learning Center Inc.; since that time, she has inspired a generation of
children, motivated a community to be proactive instead of reactive, and

has served as a role model to her family, friends and all who have been
blessed to know her; and
WHEREAS, Fueled by her passion for children and guided by her unwaver-
ing faith, Carolyn McCulloch's legacy is one of unconditional love fed
by undeniable faith; through her commitment to her kids, "Miss Carol"
sowed the seeds of self-empowerment to each student and fertilized their
ambition with generous helpings of education, discipline and love; and
WHEREAS, Carolyn McCulloch is survived by her mother, Delce; her chil-
dren, Shawn and Ayana; her grandson, Shawn II; her brother, Vernon; her
sisters, Heather and Anne; and her godchildren, Dareon and Jayden; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a living family, Carolyn McCulloch leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Carolyn Donnett McCulloch, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Carolyn Donnett McCulloch.