Bill Text: NY J02834 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Helen Murrain Covington upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Trailblazer Award by Emmanuel Baptist Church
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02834 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J02834-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2834 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY HONORING Helen Murrain Covington upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Trailblazer Award by Emmanuel Baptist Church on February 28, 2020 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Helen Murrain Covington upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Trailblazer Award by Emmanuel Baptist Church to be celebrated at its 5th Annual "EBC Honors: Coming to EBC" on Friday, February 28, 2020, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Helen Murrain Covington was born in Montserrat, West Indies; she relocated to New York City as a child; and WHEREAS, After attending college, Helen Murrain Covington worked for the law firm Bower & Gardner as an assistant to a senior partner; she later joined the External Relations staff of New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York, and served as Director of Alumni Relations until her retirement in 2010; and WHEREAS, Helen Murrain Covington has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, Helen Murrain Covington has been an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for many years; she is also a long-time patron of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; in addition, along with her husband, William, she supports the Boys Club Educational Program and many other organizations; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Helen Murrain Covington has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Helen Murrain Covington 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 Helen Murrain Covington, 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 Helen Murrain Covington upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Trailblazer Award by Emmanuel Baptist Church; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Helen Murrain Covington.