Honor Dr. Clarke’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 1484 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Harriet Tubman Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Harriet Tubman Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch, to be celebrated at its 65th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Brunch on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Top Civic Center, Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1924, the mission of the National Association of University Women (NAUW) is to serve women, youth and the disadvantaged in the communities of this nation, as well as in developing countries, by addressing educational issues, advancing the status of women's issues, and strategically partnering with allied organizations; and WHEREAS, To this end, NAUW sponsors, promotes and conducts educational activities designed to provide community outreach services to learners at every level of development; it also provides assistance to individuals who have not completed their education and need basic skills necessary to function effectively in society; and WHEREAS, Dr. Una S.T. Clarke currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the City University of New York; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Dr. Una S.T. Clarke 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 Dr. Una S.T. Clarke, 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 commend The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Harriet Tubman Distinguished Service Award by the National Association of University Women, Brooklyn Branch; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Dr. Una S.T. Clarke.