Senate Resolution No. 3070

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

COMMENDING Reverend Dr. Susie Elliot upon the
occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Faith Leader Award by the Neighborhood Technical
Assistance Clinic on June 9, 2020

WHEREAS, The character and richness of religious and community life
in this noble Empire State is nourished and fulfilled through the
faithful concern and selfless devotion of those who would commit their
energies and purpose to the ministry of others; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full
recognition and just tribute to those individuals who distinguish
themselves and the ministry through their unremitting commitment and
preeminence of service; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Reverend
Dr. Susie Elliott upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Faith Leader 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, Reverend Dr. Susie Elliott is co-Pastor along with her
daughter, Reverend Damele Elliottt Collier of the Mt. Paran Baptist
Church in Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Through her leadership, Mt. Paran Baptist Church has
established several innovative programs that minister to the spiritual
and social needs of her parishioners and members of the surrounding
communities; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Susie Elliottt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Home Economics and Science from Shaw University, and a Master's
degree in Guidance and Counseling from Brooklyn College; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Susie, as she is affectionately called, has also
studied at the New York Theological Seminary; after 25 years, she is a
retired Counselor in the New York Public School System; and

WHEREAS, Some of Reverend Dr. Susie Elliottt's organizational
affiliations include: Founder of the Mother/Daughters of Zion; Founder
and former Director of Project Hope; and former Chairperson of the
Hunger Committee of the Brooklyn Council of Churches, of which she is
now its President; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Reverend Susie Elliott has
displayed throughout her 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
commend Reverend Dr. Susie Elliott upon the occasion of her designation
as recipient of the Faith Leader Award by the Neighborhood Technical
Assistance Clinic; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Reverend Dr. Susie Elliott.