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J1834Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Name Street for Tohma Faulkner

Official title

“Commemorating the dedication of a section in Bedford-Stuyvesant between Throop and Marcus Garvey, to be co-named as Tohma Y. Faulkner Way in her honor”

Sponsor Velmanette MontgomerySD-25
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution commemorates the co-naming of a Bedford-Stuyvesant street section as Tohma Y. Faulkner Way in her honor.

Why it matters

  1. Honoring Community Leadership. The co-naming recognizes Tohma Y. Faulkner’s significant impact as a founder of Bed-Stuy Alive! and her lifelong advocacy for affordable housing, education, economic development, youth services, and civic engagement in Bedford-Stuyvesant.

  2. Legacy of Service. By dedicating a street section in her name, the resolution underscores the importance of civic leaders whose efforts strengthen neighborhoods and inspire ongoing community involvement.

  3. Celebrating Local History. The commemoration helps preserve the memory of a key figure in Brooklyn’s history, reinforcing the value of local heritage and the individuals who shape it for future generations.

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Name Street for Tohma Faulkner

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Velmanette Montgomery

Senator · Senate District 25

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1834 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMEMORATING the dedication of a section in Bedford-Stuyvesant between Throop and Marcus Garvey, to be co-named as Tohma Y. Faulkner Way in her honor on May 6, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1834 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY COMMEMORATING the dedication of a section in Bedford-Stuyvesant between Throop and Marcus Garvey, to be co-named as Tohma Y. Faulkner Way in her honor on May 6, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the dedication of a section in Bedford-Stuyvesant between Throop and Marcus Garvey, to be co-named as Tohma Y. Faulkner Way in her honor at a brief ceremony on Saturday, May 6, 2017; and WHEREAS, Tohma Y. Faulkner, of Brooklyn, New York, died on September

6, 2008; and WHEREAS, One of the founders of Bed-Stuy Alive!, Tohma Y. Faulkner was a tireless advocate for affordable housing, excellence in education, robust economic development and increased youth services as well as strong civic engagement; and WHEREAS,… Show all

6, 2008; and WHEREAS, One of the founders of Bed-Stuy Alive!, Tohma Y. Faulkner was a tireless advocate for affordable housing, excellence in education, robust economic development and increased youth services as well as strong civic engagement; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Tohma Y. Faulkner was an integral member of the Community Board 3, Vannguard Urban Improvement Association, Bedford-Stuyvesant Gateway Business Improvement District, Weeksville Heritage Center, the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Inc., and the Brooklyn Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and WHEREAS, A dedicated, persistent, smart and hard-working individual, Tohma Y. Faulkner is truly missed by the entire community of Bedford-Stuyvesant; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by individuals of remarkable integrity and character whose civic endeavors have improved the lives of others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the dedication of a section in Bedford-Stuyvesant between Throop and Marcus Garvey, to be co-named as Tohma Y. Faulkner Way in her honor on May 6, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Tohma Y. Faulkner.

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