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J3164Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Isabelle F. Brown

Official title

“Mourning the death of Isabelle F. Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution mourns the death of Isabelle F. Brown, honoring her contributions as an educator and community member.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the lifelong impact of a dedicated educator. Isabelle F. Brown not only served in the New York City Public School system as a teacher and administrator, but was credited with empowering and improving the well-being of thousands of students, emphasizing the broader value of committed public servants in education.

  2. Recognizes the role of community and civic engagement. Beyond her professional life, Brown was actively involved in charitable causes, her church, and organizations like Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, showing how individuals can have a ripple effect on community health and support systems through volunteerism and leadership.

  3. Serves as a formal, public acknowledgment of personal and family legacy. The resolution not only honors Brown’s life, but also extends sympathy to her family and records her contributions in the public record, underscoring the importance of remembrance and the value placed on intergenerational community ties.

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Honor Isabelle F. Brown

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

Chair, Energy And Telecommunications

No co-sponsors yet.

History

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

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 3164 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Isabelle F. Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to mourn the death of Isabelle Fleuranges Brown who died on Thursday, April

2, 2020; and WHEREAS, The third of eight children born to Enrique and Pura Fleuranges, Isabelle F. Brown earned a degree in Education from Hunter College; and WHEREAS, She worked for the New York City Public School system as an educator and administrator;… Show all

2, 2020; and WHEREAS, The third of eight children born to Enrique and Pura Fleuranges, Isabelle F. Brown earned a degree in Education from Hunter College; and WHEREAS, She worked for the New York City Public School system as an educator and administrator; throughout her tenure, she touched thousands of young lives by making incomparable contributions to empowering and improving the well-being of her students; and WHEREAS, Isabelle F. Brown distinguished herself in her profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of her community; and WHEREAS, On November 21, 1951, Isabelle married the love of her life, Clarence R. Brown Sr., and together they were they proud parents of three children; and WHEREAS, Isabelle F. Brown's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Isabelle F. Brown, who spend countless hours listening to music and reading, was both a faithful parishioner of St. Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic Church and a constant supporter of many different Catholic charities; and WHEREAS, She was also a devoted life member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, dedicating her time and energies to its Stork's Nest Project, a prenatal health promotion program; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by two of her brothers, Joe and Noel Fleuranges, Isabelle F. Brown is survived by her three children, Clarence, Jr., Catherine Louise St. Cyr, and Richard Dean; four grandchildren, Arn and Bernard St. Cyr, and Jordan and Collin Brown; and four great-grandchildren, Sean Preston St. Cyr, and Elijah, Zoe and Israel Brown; as well as four sisters, Irene McKay, Wilfred, Thelma Thomas, and Marie, and one brother, Carmen; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Isabelle F. Brown leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Isabelle F. Brown, and to express its deepest condolences to her family; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Isabelle F. Brown.

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