LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Hazel Collman upon the occasion of her
designation as a recipient of a 2013 New York State Senior Citizen of
the Year Award

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Hazel Collman
upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient of a 2013 New York
State Senior Citizen of the Year Award on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Alba-
ny, New York; and
WHEREAS, Hazel Collman was born on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica,
West Indies; she migrated to the United States in 1966; a teacher for
many years at the kindergarten level, her love and passion for children
allowed her to impart education and values to children in their form-
ative years; and
WHEREAS, Hazel Collman also pursued and excelled in the field of
accounting and bookkeeping; she was also employed at Saks Fifth Avenue
as a Credit Analyst for six years prior to her retirement; and
WHEREAS, Hazel Collman has volunteered as President of 300 East 25th
Street Block Association, Bethel Holy Church Usher Board; a member of
the New York Statewide Senior Action Council, she is also affiliated
with numerous groups, including the Catholic Charities Heart Share Divi-
sion and the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and the Neighborhood Housing
Services of East Flatbush, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Hazel Collman has been volunteering for over 20 years; when
she began, she hoped to continue to advocate for seniors and the commu-
nity in order for them to receive the services necessary to help ensure
a better quality of life; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Hazel Collman'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 Hazel Collman upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient
of a 2013 New York State Senior Citizen of the Year Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hazel Collman.