Senate Resolution No. 3074

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

HONORING Julia D. Shaw upon the occasion of her
designation as a Neighborhood Leader 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, Julia D. Shaw 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 Julia D.
Shaw upon the occasion of her designation as a Neighborhood Leader 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, Julia D. Shaw currently serves as the Director of the
Rochdale Village Community Center (RVCC) in Jamaica, New York; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Julia D. Shaw spearheads the development
and implementation of cultural events, educational workshops,
intergenerational activities and expos for one of the largest Co-Op
residential and commercial developments in the world; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, she is Co-Founder of the Collaborative
Experience, Inc., a company which compiled and published a three-book
series of Amazon bestselling books, allowing more than 50 writers to
become published Co-Authors; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two beautiful daughters
and three wonderful grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Julia D. Shaw 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
honor Julia D. Shaw upon the occasion of her designation as a
Neighborhood Leader by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Julia D. Shaw.