LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Angel and Marcia Melendez upon the occa-
sion of their designation as recipients of the Caribbean Business Lead-
ers of the Year Award by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Angel and
Marcia Melendez upon the occasion of their designation as recipients of
the Caribbean Business Leaders of the Year Award by the Neighborhood
Technical Assistance Clinic, to be celebrated at its 9th Annual Gala, A
Salute to New York City's Nonprofits and the Neighborhoods They Serve,
on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 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, govern-
ment 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, In addition, NTAC provides consultation, strategic direction,
management, technical assistance and forums for increasing substantive
outcomes in all areas of human and financial investment; and
WHEREAS, Owners of Flowerworks in Brooklyn, New York, Angel and Marcia
Melendez are being recognized for their steadfast and unwavering commit-
ment to providing services in their community as well as for serving on
numerous Boards of several local nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, The success of Flowerworks is in direct correlation to the
efforts of its owners, Angel and Marcia Melendez, whose involvement is,
and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 Angel and Marcia Melendez upon the occasion of their designation
as recipients of the Caribbean Business Leaders of the Year Award by the
Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Angel and Marcia Melendez.