Senate Resolution No. 3067

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

HONORING Thomas Alva Pemberton upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Caribbean Man
of the Year Award by the Neighborhood Technical
Assistance Clinic on June 9, 2020

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Alva Pemberton has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Thomas Alva
Pemberton upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Caribbean Man of the Year Award by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance
Clinic to be celebrated at its 13th Annual Gala, A Salute to New York
City's Nonprofits and the Neighborhoods They Serve, on Tuesday, June 9,
2020, at Giando on the Water, Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic (NTAC) is a
strategic partner and advisor to philanthropists, foundations,
government and political entities, public institutions, grassroots
nonprofit organizations, and faith-based institutions wishing to improve
their programs and organizational effectiveness in addressing the needs
of low-income and service-starved communities; and

WHEREAS, Thomas Alva Pemberton hails from the beautiful and tranquil
Island of St. Kitts and Nevis; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Bronx Community College, Lehman College and
the Cruise Line Academy where he obtained the highest certification,
Thomas Alva Pemberton is the President and CEO of TDE Tours Connection
Inc.; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Thomas Alva Pemberton serves as President of the TAP & QA
Asthmatic Association, whose fundamental objective is to better the
lives of children suffering with asthma; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, he serves as the Diaspora Affairs Officer for
St. Kitts and Nevis and performs consulate services; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Thomas Alva Pemberton has
displayed throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Thomas Alva Pemberton upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Caribbean Man of the Year Award by the Neighborhood
Technical Assistance Clinic; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Alva Pemberton.