Honor Edna Wells Handy

Senate Resolution No. 4363 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING Edna Wells Handy, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by East Flatbush Village, Inc. on April 19, 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, Edna Wells Handy, Esq. 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 commend Edna Wells Handy, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by East Flatbush Village, Inc. to be celebrated at its Ten Year Anniversary Event on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at the Tropical Paradise Ballroom in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, In addition to being recognized for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community, Edna Wells Handy will serve as the Keynote Speaker for this evening's festivities; and WHEREAS, Established in 2008, East Flatbush Village, Inc. diligently works to uplift its Neighbors with Neighbors; this vital not-for-profit organization provides programs for young people and provides resources to the entire family which in turn will repair the community; and WHEREAS, Edna Wells Handy serves as Acting Chief Compliance Officer for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) which provides housing for low- and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs of New York City; and WHEREAS, Edna Wells Handy has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Edna Wells Handy 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 Edna Wells Handy 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 commend Edna Wells Handy, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by East Flatbush Village, Inc. on April 19, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Edna Wells Handy, Esq.