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.