Bill Text: NY J00264 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 264

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Elder Melvina Carpenter upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by ANS Association on January 28, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-11 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J00264 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00264-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 264

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING Elder Melvina Carpenter upon the occasion
        of  her  designation  for special recognition by ANS
        Association on January 28, 2023

  WHEREAS, The unity of  our  State  and  Nation  is  built  upon  the
compassion  of  individuals,  such  as Melvina Carpenter, who uphold the
values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize
the best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to  honor  Elder
Melvina  Carpenter  upon  the  occasion  of  her designation for special
recognition by ANS Association to be celebrated at its  I  Am  Beautiful
Conference Award Ceremony on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at K & L Manor,
Brooklyn, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  An  empowering  networking  group, ANS Association assists
men, women and youth with education and mentorship while providing vital
resources and  development;  truly  dedicated  to  its  community,  this
extraordinary  organization  supports  countless individuals through its
many  initiatives,  including  food  distribution,  health  care  fairs,
business expos, networking events and youth empowerment groups; and

  WHEREAS,  Melvina  Carpenter  obtained  a Bachelor of Science degree
from Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina, and  has  several
ministerial  certifications;  she  also holds a Cosmetology license from
Trident Technical College, and earned  her  Master  of  Arts  degree  in
Christian Ministry from Liberty University; and

  WHEREAS,  A  woman  of  indomitable  faith  and  dedication, Melvina
Carpenter is an International Missionary with recent  travels  to  Accra
and Ghana; furthermore, she owns and operates two successful businesses,
Sophisticated  Styles  by  Mel  and  Melvina  Carpenter's Books, and has
authored and published nine books; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to her own entrepreneurial  endeavors,  Melvina
Carpenter  assists  her  husband  in  his three businesses, APA Home and
Commercial Inspections, APA Global Real Estate, and APA Home  Inspection
School; and

  WHEREAS,  A  lifelong  learner with a passion for education, Melvina
Carpenter teaches business courses at a local  community  college  where
she loves watching her students achieve their goals; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for  the  benefit  of  others  which  Melvina  Carpenter  has
displayed throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  With  her throughout has been her husband, Minister Willie
M.  Carpenter, and their five children, all of whom feel  privileged  to
be a part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; 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
Melvina  Carpenter,  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
honor  Elder  Melvina Carpenter upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by ANS Association; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Elder Melvina Carpenter.