Honor Jean P. Murphy

Senate Resolution No. 4208 BY: Senator HAMILTON HONORING Jean P. Murphy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award by the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Brooklyn on April 20, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to the dedicated efforts of those individuals from across the State of New York who volunteer their time and energies in service to the community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jean P. Murphy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

2018 Volunteer of the Year Award by the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Brooklyn to be celebrated at its Annual Event in the Atrium on Friday, April 20, 2018; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will also recognize National Volunteer Week, which was first designated by an Executive Order from President Richard Nixon in 1974; this week in April serves to encourage people to engage in their community through volunteer service; and WHEREAS, Jean Patrice Murphy was born on January 16, 1951, in Brooklyn, New York, where she graduated with an honor diploma in art, fashion, and social skills from Prospect Heights High School; she then majored in art and social skills at Brooklyn College; and WHEREAS, Shortly thereafter, Jean P. Murphy began her 14-year career with Con Edison; during this time, she also worked in several nursing facilities; and WHEREAS, After she recovered from a serious illness, Jean P. Murphy furthered her education by earning her ministry degree from both Kingsborough Community College and Brooklyn College; she then became a minister at the Resurrection Temple Church where she teaches weekly Bible classes, and holds workshops for children and adults; and WHEREAS, In 2001, Jean P. Murphy decided to become a volunteer at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Brooklyn; in this capacity, she delivers non-denominational services to residents from different backgrounds and abilities; and WHEREAS, Jean P. Murphy also enjoys bringing hope, prayers and support to not only the residents and their families, but also to staff members; and WHEREAS, Service to community and country is the foundation of our society, and the contributions and future efforts of those in service to them are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of our communities; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Jean P. Murphy upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Volunteer of the Year Award by the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Brooklyn; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Jean P. Murphy.