LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kathleen Henderson upon the occasion of
her designation as a 2013 Brooklyn's Woman of Distinction

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that women of every
economic, ethnic, and religious background have made significant
contributions to their community and to the State of New York, and that
it is appropriate to recognize them and to publicly acknowledge their
endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
outstanding women who make our world and our lives better; this Legisla-
tive Body is, therefore, pleased to recognize and commend Kathleen
Henderson, a Municipal Playground Associate for Carroll Park upon the
occasion of her designation as a 2013 Brooklyn's Woman of Distinction;
and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Henderson has gone above and beyond the call of duty
to transform the neglected recreation spot named after Charles Carroll,
a signer of the Declaration of Independence, into a cherished neighbor-
hood recreation space, complete with lush gardens, lively concerts, and
organized activities for kids; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen has brought back old days where everyone knew every-
one in the community, and kids would behave because someone was always
watching; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Henderson's input has helped to return Carroll Park
to its rightful place as a treasured community meeting place and her
good efforts were rewarded when the city hired her as a recreation
assistant; and
WHEREAS, With her proactive initiative now a career, Kathleen Hender-
son became even more determined than ever to reshape Carroll Park, built
as a private community garden in the late 1940s, into the wonderful
neighborhood fixture and treasured meeting place it is today; and
WHEREAS, It is also a living legacy to Kathleen Henderson, who had the
vision to reclaim a stomped-on ground and turn it into a cherished
stomping ground for the area young and young at heart; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kathleen Henderson upon the occasion of her designation as a 2013
Brooklyn's Woman of Distinction; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathleen Henderson.