LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the life and accomplishments of
Martha Mae Greene, 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, Martha Mae Greene of Brooklyn, New York, died on December 16,
2011, at the age of 77; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 4, 1934, in Scotland County, North Carolina,
to Savannah Tate and Thomas Maceo McCormick, Martha Mae attended the
public schools in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated in 1953 from
Hillside High School; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating, Martha Mae relocated to New York City, where
she met and married Willie Greene in 1964; together, they were the proud
parents of two sons, Mevlyne and Kenneth; and
WHEREAS, Martha Mae continued her education and received her Bachelor
of Arts degree in Economics from Brooklyn College; she was employed by
the State of New York for over 40 years, retiring from the New York
State Division of Housing and Community Renewal where she was known for
her strong commitment to her clients; and
WHEREAS, Martha Mae Greene distinguished herself in her profession and
by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Martha Mae Greene's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A devoted member of First Baptist Church of Crown Heights,
Martha Mae was the Chairperson Emeritus of the Church Anniversary
Committee; she could be relied upon to give an encouraging word and to
offer advice, and was indeed a friend when a friend was in need; and
WHEREAS, Martha Mae was an avid member of the 100 Women of Major
Owens, having served as its Treasurer, and the Martin Luther King
Commission of which she was also Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this remarkable woman was a member of the Brook-
lyn College Alumni Association, and an active member and Union Represen-
tative for DC-37; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Martha Mae Greene 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
celebrate the life and accomplishments of Martha Mae Greene, distin-
guished 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 Martha Mae Greene.