LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sandra Chapman upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Caribbean Woman 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 Sandra Chapman
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Caribbean Woman
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 Nonpro-
fits 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, Chief Program Officer for the Brooklyn Borough President,
Sandra Chapman has served three borough presidents in Brooklyn, New
York, namely Howard Golden, Marty Markowitz and Eric Adams; and
WHEREAS, Born in Guyana, Sandra Chapman is being recognized for her
nearly three decades of experience as a manager, problem solver and
advocate in the public and nonprofit sectors; 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 Sandra Chapman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Caribbean Woman of the Year Award by the Neighborhood Technical
Assistance Clinic; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sandra Chapman.