Bill Text: NY J02560 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Mourning the death of Albertina Yvonne, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-29 - ADOPTED [J02560 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02560-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 2560

BY: Senator PARKER

        MOURNING    the   death   of   Albertina   Yvonne,
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  her
        community

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative Body records the passing of  Albertina  Yvonne,  noting  the
significance of her purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS,  Albertina  Yvonne  distinguished herself in her profession
and by her  sincere  dedication  and  substantial  contribution  to  the
welfare of her community; and

  WHEREAS, Albertina Yvonne's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of  humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields of enterprise, including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS, Born May 13, 1935, in Saddle Hill, Maraval, Trinidad,  West
Indies  to  parents  Charles  and Madeline Felix, Albertina Yvonne later
traveled to the United States with the help of her daughter, Verna; and

  WHEREAS, Albertina  Yvonne  is  survived  by  her  children,  Verna,
Everard,  Brian,  Sharon,  Elizabeth,  Kathy, and Shurekka; her sisters,
Elaine and Rosie; 18 grandchildren;  17  great-grandchildren;  and  many
nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends; and

  WHEREAS,  She  is predeceased by her beloved husband, Byron Ettienne
and her son, Rammy; and

  WHEREAS, Albertina Yvonne's passions in life were spending time with
her cherished family, dancing, traveling,  and  listening  to  soca  and
calypso  music;  she  could  often  be  found  enjoying the songs of her
favorite artist, The Mighty Sparrow; and

  WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit,  imbued  with  a  sense  of
compassion,  and  comforted  by a loving family, Albertina Yvonne 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 Albertina Yvonne, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of her community; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the family of Albertina Yvonne.
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