2011-J5623

Honoring Edna Flaverney upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Mauby Media Services

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2011-J5623


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edna Flaverney upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Mauby Media Services

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those esteemed residents of the State of New York who dedicate their
lives to the improvement of their communities; and
WHEREAS, Edna Flaverney 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 Edna Flaverney
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Mauby
Media Services, celebrated on Friday, September 21, 2012, at St. Jude
Community Center in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Mauby Media Services is hosting the "Salute to Yesterday's
Children" event, which is a benefit and award ceremony acknowledging
community elders; and
WHEREAS, Edna Flaverney was born in Trinidad and lived on Bournes Road
in St. James; she attended the Canadian Mission School and was confirmed
in the Anglican faith at an early age; she always had secret aspirations
of becoming a nurse, but knew that her parents could not afford the
tuition; and
WHEREAS, From a young age, Edna Flaverney started working at the
Premier Garment Factory and other tailoring shops; later becoming a
mother of eight children, she came to the United States to live perma-
nently in 1984; and
WHEREAS, As a young girl, Edna Flaverney's favorite pastime was pitch-
ing marbles with her two brothers along with her neighbor's children; in
her adult life, she matured into a loving, giving person who was
baptized into the Spiritual Baptist faith; and
WHEREAS, Edna Flaverney's secret to living a long life in success is
to always speak the truth, love people, and have a willing mind to be of
service in helping others; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Edna Flaverney's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edna Flaverney upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Mauby Media Services; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edna Flaverney.

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  • 15 / Oct / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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