Senate Resolution No. 423

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Denise Cranford Allen of Miles Funeral
Home, Inc. upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Business Award by Stuy Park Lions
Club, Inc. on February 17, 2023

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
businesses and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of
the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Denise Cranford Allen of Miles Funeral Home, Inc. upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Business Award by Stuy Park Lions
Club, Inc., to be celebrated at its 30th Annual Pearl Red and White Gala
on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

WHEREAS, The Stuy Park Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs
International, one of the largest service organizations in the world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service; and

WHEREAS, Originally founded by John and Edna (Martin) Miles, Miles
Funeral Home has served the residents of the Bedford Stuyvesant
community for well over 70 years; in the early 1990s Millicent H.
Cranford purchased the business and services several Brooklyn churches
including The Concord Baptist Church of Christ, Bethany Baptist Church,
Our Lady of Victory, and St. Philips Church; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her work with Miles Funeral Home, Millicent
H. Cranford was a Deacon at Concord Baptist Church and was actively
involved with various clubs including the Lions; and

WHEREAS, Upon the death of Millicent H. Cranford, her daughter
Denise Cranford Allen took over the business and continues to serve the
Brooklyn community with dignity and compassion during a difficult time;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Denise Cranford Allen of Miles Funeral Home, Inc. upon the
occasion of her designation as recipient of the Business Award by Stuy
Park Lions Club, Inc.; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Denise Cranford Allen, Miles Funeral Home, Inc.