Bill Text: NY J03065 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Dr. Mildred Clarke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-03-31 - ADOPTED [J03065 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J03065-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 3065 BY: Senator MONTGOMERY HONORING Dr. Mildred Clarke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic on June 9, 2020 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, Dr. Mildred Clarke 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Mildred Clarke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic to be celebrated at its 13th Annual Gala, A Salute to New York City's Nonprofits and the Neighborhoods They Serve, on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Giando on the Water, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic (NTAC) is a strategic partner and advisor to philanthropists, foundations, government and political entities, public institutions, grassroots nonprofit organizations, and faith-based institutions wishing to improve their programs and organizational effectiveness in addressing the needs of low-income and service-starved communities; and WHEREAS, Dr. Mildred Clarke is one of Brooklyn's first African-American woman gynecologists to own a private practice; and WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious career, which has spanned more than 40 years, Dr. Mildred Clarke has delivered over 5,000 babies; and WHEREAS, A longtime resident of the Prospect Heights neighborhood, Mildred Clarke received her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Dr. Mildred Clarke served as a Board member of Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) where she continues her literary program mentoring women of the BCS Transitional Living Community, a temporary homeless shelter for women who are recovering from severe traumas and who are being prepared for permanent housing; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dr. Mildred Clarke has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dr. Mildred Clarke upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Neighborhood Technical Assistance Clinic; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dr. Mildred Clarke.