Bill Text: NY J02826 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Tommie Allen, renowned coach, popular DJ, and devoted member of his community

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02826 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02826-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2826

BY: Senator PERSAUD

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Tommie  Allen,  renowned
        coach,  popular  DJ,  and  devoted  member  of   his
        community

  WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative
Body  records the passing of Tommie Allen, a renowned coach, popular DJ,
and devoted member of his community, whose  purposeful  life  will  long
serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and

  WHEREAS,  Tommie  Allen  of  Brooklyn,  New  York,  died  on Sunday,
February 9, 2020, at the age of 57; and

  WHEREAS, In 1989, Tommie  Allen  began  his  illustrious  career  at
Canarsie  High School, working in the school's basketball program for 22
years until the school shut its doors in 2011; and

  WHEREAS, A longtime Canarsie High School  basketball  coach,  Tommie
Allen  was a beloved leader whose disciples remember him as a mentor who
drove them to mastery and excellence both on the hard court and in life;
and

  WHEREAS, Tommie Allen's coaching and support was instrumental to the
success of countless students; during his  long  tenure,  he  worked  to
shape  young  men  both  on  and off the court, forging strong, personal
relationships with his athletes; and

  WHEREAS, A  true  asset  to  his  community,  Tommie  Allen  further
involved  himself  in  youth  programs  throughout  the  city, including
coaching basketball at the Eagle Academy and volunteering for basketball
programs in Harlem; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to coaching, this extraordinary  man  earned  a
reputation  within  the  Tristate  Area as a popular DJ, working private
events and mixing on the New York City radio stations Hot 97  and  WBLS;
and

  WHEREAS,  Having  distinguished himself in his profession and by his
sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the  welfare  of  his
community,  Tommie  Allen's  commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity,  carried  over  into  all  fields  of  enterprise,   including
charitable and civic endeavors; and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Tommie Allen leaves behind a legacy which will  long  endure
the  passage  of  time  and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn the death of Tommie Allen, renowned coach, popular DJ, and devoted
member of his community; and be it further

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