LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Brooklyn Branch of Key Women of
America, Inc. upon the occasion of its 35th Annual Awards Luncheon on
April 7, 2012 and saluting Peace Titilawo, recipient of its 2012
Constance Rose Scholarship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to honor the achievements of its young
citizens and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and accomplishments
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Brooklyn Branch of Key Women of America, Inc. upon the occasion of
its 35th Annual Awards Luncheon, to be held at the Fleur de Lis in
Ridgewood, Queens on Saturday, April 7, 2012, and to salute Peace Titi-
lawo, recipient of its 2012 Constance Rose Scholarship; and
WHEREAS, Key Women of America, Inc. is a community service organiza-
tion founded in 1954 by the Reverend Bertha Nelms Harris, an ordained
minister who had a deep desire to address the needs of children in the
home, schools, institutions, and in conflict with the law; and
WHEREAS, She called on women leaders to join with her to address these
concerns; she called the women who joined with her "Key Women" and, what
began as a small group of women in Harlem, New York, grew into a larger
group and on December 23, 1966, they incorporated as Key Women of Ameri-
ca, Inc. and chose Investment in Children, Family Service, Community
Needs, and World Concerns as their mission; and
WHEREAS, With Manhattan as its founding and parent body, branches
began to be formed in other boroughs, including Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Branch of Key Women of America, Inc. was organ-
ized in 1972 under the leadership of Mrs. Lillian James; the officers
and members were and continue to be civic minded women who are dedicated
to Key Women's mission and, since its inception, it has undertaken a
variety of worthy causes; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Annual Awards Luncheon, the Brooklyn Branch
of Key Women of America, Inc. proudly honors individuals who exemplify
those principles and values; Peace Titilawo truly merits such recogni-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Peace Titilawo is an outstanding student in many ways; her
educational development is outstanding; she inspires and impresses
others by her manner and demeanor; she leads by example and her class-
mates, as well as others, find her enthusiasm and dedication both
inspiring and motivating; and
WHEREAS, She also recognizes the importance of a strong work ethic,
persistence, and integrity, qualities which are clearly evident in her
leadership, character and integrity; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her regular school curriculum, Peace Titilawo
has completed Advanced Placement courses in English Literature and
Composition, United States Government and Politics, Calculus AB/BC and
Physics B/C as well as Physics 112, Physics 211, Speech 101, English 112
and Calculus 211 college courses; and
WHEREAS, An optimistic and dedicated student, in addition to her
educational success to date, Peace Titilawo has served her East New York
community helping backyard gardeners grow fresh produce and by becoming
a youth usher at her church to assist the food pantry, clean the church,
and organize people and events; and
WHEREAS, Peace Titilawo has also served her community volunteering at
the Soul Soup Kitchen in Brooklyn and in shelters; she has been a youth

intern with the East New York Farms! project for four years; she works
to improve the availability of fresh affordable food in her community by
growing produce in community gardens and running a weekly farmers
market; and
WHEREAS, Through these endeavors, Peace Titilawo has demonstrated her
commitment to improve her community, her ability to work with people of
all ages and backgrounds, and her great potential for leadership; and
WHEREAS, This young scholar, Peace Titilawo, is a self-motivated
student who is dedicated to her academic endeavors; she has a positive
outlook and a character which never lacks perseverance with both her
teachers and her fellow students; and
WHEREAS, Among Peace Titilawo's most outstanding qualities are her
honesty, cooperative spirit, good sense of humor and the seriousness
with which she approaches her tasks; and
WHEREAS, The school activities in which she is involved are diverse
and substantial; she is currently an Executive Member of the Yearbook
Club and was formerly a member of the Bowling Team and the Vice Presi-
dent of the Service Club and, she recently appeared on the cover of the
teen magazine YC TEEN; and
WHEREAS, Born to two God-fearing parents, Jemilat and Ezekiel Titila-
wo, in a Christian church in Ibadan, Nigeria, Peace Titilawo, at the age
of two and a half, accompanied her grandparents to their farms; while
they cultivated, harvested and tended to their fruits and vegetables,
she chewed endlessly on sugar canes, and as a five year old, occupied
herself with magazines, picture books, and newspapers, all of which
helped her develop her curiosity to learn, her excellent imagination,
her love of math, and her intention to pursue a career in the automotive
industry; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding role model for her classmates, Peace Titilawo
has brought honor to her family, school, and community; and
WHEREAS, Peace Titilawo may stand with pride in her achievements,
experiencing the satisfaction of her labors and the joy of her accom-
plishments, eager to face the challenge of new experiences as she
continues her education and begins her career; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Brooklyn Branch of Key Women of America, Inc. upon the occa-
sion of its 35th Annual Awards Luncheon on April 7, 2012 and to salute
Peace Titilawo, recipient of its 2012 Constance Rose Scholarship; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Brooklyn Branch of Key Women of America, Inc. and to
Peace Titilawo.