Senate Resolution No. 1484

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke upon
the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Harriet Tubman Distinguished Service Award by the
National Association of University Women, Brooklyn
Branch

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work
and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the
citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Harriet Tubman Distinguished Service
Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch,
to be celebrated at its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Brunch
on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Top Civic Center, Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1924, the mission of
the National Association of University Women (NAUW) is to serve women,
youth and the disadvantaged in the communities of this nation, as well
as in developing countries, by addressing educational issues, advancing
the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied
organizations; and

WHEREAS, To this end, NAUW sponsors, promotes and conducts
educational activities designed to provide community outreach services
to learners at every level of development; it also provides assistance
to individuals who have not completed their education and need basic
skills necessary to function effectively in society; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Una S.T. Clarke currently serves on the Board of
Trustees for the City University of New York; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by
individuals for the benefit of others which Dr. Una S.T. Clarke has
displayed throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Dr. Una S.T. Clarke, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Harriet Tubman Distinguished Service
Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke.