Senate Resolution No. 3073

BY: Senator MONTGOMERY

HONORING Hazel D. Worley upon the occasion of her
designation as a Neighborhood Leader by the
Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic on June 9,
2020

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, Hazel D. Worley 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 Hazel D.
Worley upon the occasion of her designation as a Neighborhood Leader by
the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic to be celebrated at its
13th Annual Gala, A Salute to New York City's Nonprofits and the
Neighborhoods They Serve, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 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,
government 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, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Hazel D. Worley is an active member of Berean Baptist Church
where she serves as a Trustee; she is also a supporter of Black Veterans
for Social Justice and Paralyzed Veterans; and

WHEREAS, Truly dedicated to union movements, Hazel D. Worley is a
member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP), the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) and the Coalition of
Black Trade Unionists (CBTU); and

WHEREAS, In 2016, Hazel D. Worley was appointed as a member of the
Public Safety Committee of Brooklyn Community Board No. 5 where she
currently serves as Chair of the Aging Committee; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Hazel D. Worley has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, 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 Hazel D. Worley upon the occasion of her designation as a

Neighborhood Leader by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Hazel D. Worley.