LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Velma Duncan upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Mauby Media Services

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those esteemed residents of the State of New York who dedicate their
lives to the improvement of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Velma Duncan 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 honor Velma Duncan
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Mauby
Media Services, celebrated on Friday, September 21, 2012, at St. Jude
Community Center in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mauby Media Services is hosting the "Salute to Yesterday's
Children" event, which is a benefit and award ceremony acknowledging
community elders; and
WHEREAS, Velma Duncan was born in Lescoteau, Tobago on July 30, 1933,
and in her early years worked as a school monitor until the program was
disbanded; at age 16, she then went on to learn to sew; and
WHEREAS, Having a very creative mind, Velma Duncan also took up cake
decorating which she did professionally for many years; for her, life
growing up in Tobago was hard, but good; and
WEHEREAS, The youngest of four children, Velma Duncan attended the
Lescoteau Anglican School and her favorite childhood pastime was jumping
rope; she later married in 1954 and soon became the mother of five girls
and two boys; and
WHEREAS, Velma Duncan came to the United States in 1957 and worked as
a Nurse's Aide up until her retirement; her secret to living a long life
is to eat healthy and get plenty of exercise; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Mother Duncan, Velma Duncan is a
member of the Lady of Lourdes Spiritual Baptist Church where her advice
to all young people is to learn how to pray; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Velma Duncan'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 Velma Duncan upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Mauby Media Services; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Velma Duncan.