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J4063Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Lillie Marshall's Service

Official title

“Honoring Lillie Marshall upon the occasion of being inducted into the Strong Nonprofits for Better New York's Women in Human Services Hall of Fame”

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

What's happening

This resolution honors Lillie Marshall for her decades of community service and her induction into the Women in Human Services Hall of Fame.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the power of grassroots leadership. By recognizing Lillie Marshall’s decades-long role as a resident leader and association president, the resolution emphasizes the impact that dedicated individuals can have on improving public housing and community life, especially in underserved neighborhoods.

  2. Acknowledges resilience in crisis response. Marshall’s instrumental work in upgrading and repairing Red Hook Houses after Superstorm Sandy underscores the crucial role of local leaders in disaster recovery and resilience-building within vulnerable communities.

  3. Sets a public example for civic engagement. The resolution aims to inspire others by formally recording Marshall’s achievements and character in the legislative record, reinforcing the value of long-term, selfless service and community advocacy.

  4. Elevates the importance of women in human services. By celebrating Marshall’s induction into the Women in Human Services Hall of Fame, the resolution draws attention to the essential, often underrecognized, contributions of women leaders in social service and community betterment.

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Honor Lillie Marshall's Service

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Velmanette Montgomery

Senator · Senate District 25

1 Co-sponsor

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 4063 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY HONORING Lillie Marshall upon the occasion of being inducted into the Strong Nonprofits for Better New York's Women in Human Services Hall of Fame on

March 13, 2018 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, Lillie Marshall 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 Lillie Marshall upon the occasion of being inducted into the Strong Nonprofits for Better New York's Women in Human Services Hall of Fame on Tuesday,

March 13, 2018; and WHEREAS, A resident of Red Hook Houses since January of 1966, Lillie Marshall has tirelessly served her community for more than five decades, encouraging participation in self-help initiatives to create positive living for all families;… Show all

March 13, 2018; and WHEREAS, A resident of Red Hook Houses since January of 1966, Lillie Marshall has tirelessly served her community for more than five decades, encouraging participation in self-help initiatives to create positive living for all families; and WHEREAS, Lillie Marshall has served as President of Red Hook West Residents Association since 2002; in this capacity, she has been instrumental in the upgrade and repair of this New York City Housing Authority complex, most notably after Superstorm Sandy; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering dedication to her community, Lillie Marshall has also served as the Chair for the Brooklyn South District of Presidents since 2012; and WHEREAS, The success of Red Hook West Residents Association is in direct correlation to the efforts of President Lillie Marshall, 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, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Lillie Marshall has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Lillie Marshall 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 Lillie Marshall, 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 honor Lillie Marshall upon the occasion of being inducted into the Strong Nonprofits for Better New York's Women in Human Services Hall of Fame on March 13, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lillie Marshall.

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