Honor Dr. Marcella Maxwell

Senate Resolution No. 4219 BY: Senator PARKER HONORING Dr. Marcella Maxwell upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Healthfirst, on March 29, 2018, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have contributed to the advancement of our culture through both their traditional and non-traditional roles in society; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Marcella Maxwell upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Healthfirst, to be observed at its Community Award Celebration at Maestro's Caterers, Bronx, New York, on Thursday, March

29, 2018, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month; this year's award celebration theme is "Groundbreakers and Herstory Makers of Today"; and WHEREAS, Dr. Marcella Maxwell is being recognized for demonstrating an unwavering commitment to being a voice in the community and is focused on issues that are important to its residents; this exceptional woman reflects the fabric of her city and works daily to improve conditions for others; and WHEREAS, Dr. Marcella Maxwell is a clinical supervisor of teaching fellows at Brooklyn College, a part of the City College of New York system; in this role, she trains teaching fellows to foster their professional development, organizes collaboration between principals, teachers and other faculty, spearheads team building seminars, curriculum design and development, and instructional strategies and methods; and WHEREAS, Education has always been a priority for Dr. Marcella Maxwell and her family; her grandfather donated the land for the first elementary school for African-Americans in Cleveland, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, Today, Dr. Marcella Maxwell forges partnerships with a wide range of organizations to bring new scholarships and educational programs for New York City youth; and WHEREAS, In addition to her role as an educator, Dr. Marcella Maxwell is a well-known advocate for women's issues, community development, organizational administration, fund development, curriculum development and government relations; and WHEREAS, Dr. Marcella Maxwell received her master's degree in elementary education from Long Island University, and her Doctorate of Education from Fordham University; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of his 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 Dr. Marcella Maxwell upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Healthfirst, on March 29, 2018, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Marcella Maxwell.