Senate Resolution No. 731

BY: Senator PERSAUD

CONGRATULATING Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin upon the
occasion of her retirement after many years of
dedicated service as a School Counselor at The
Science and Medicine Middle School 366 of Brooklyn,
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been
instrumental in developing character and academic excellence in the
young people of New York State; and

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled;
its history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Evan
P. Campbell-Tinglin upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of dedicated service as a School Counselor at The Science and
Medicine Middle School 366 of Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, The future success of our State and Nation is dependent
upon individuals such as Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin, who have dedicated
their lives to nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and

WHEREAS, Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin is the eighth of nine children
born to the late Linda and Cleveland Campbell of Broadleaf, Manchester,
Jamaica, West Indies; she received her early education at Broadleaf All
Age School and New Bridge Private High School; and

WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin
attended Caenwood Junior Teachers' College where she successfully
completed a rigorous three-month course; this training adequately
prepared her for a pre-trained teaching job at the Broadleaf All Age
School where she taught for two years; and

WHEREAS, Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin's deep love for her students and
the profession of teaching led her to Bethlehem Teachers' College in
Jamaica, where she graduated with honors after interning at Scholefield
All Age School; and

WHEREAS, Active in student life at the college, as well as in the
churches at Bethlehem and Scholefield, Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin served
as Vice President of the student body and was highly respected by all;
she went on to teach English Language and General Science at Christiana
Secondary School and served with distinction as Assistant Grade
Supervisor; she was also very active at Zorn Moravian Church; and

WHEREAS, Later, Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin migrated to the United
States as an International Student at Western Carolina University, where
she earned a bachelor's degree in middle school education with a minor
in school counseling, and a master's degree in school counseling; and

WHEREAS, An honor student and a member of Kappa Delta Pi, Evan P.
Campbell-Tinglin was awarded a graduate assistantship and taught career
development to seniors as well as study skills to freshmen at the
University; and

WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her studies, Evan P.
Campbell-Tinglin relocated to New York, and gained employment as a
Rehabilitation Counselor with Federation Employment and Guidance
Services serving as a Primary Therapist and Coordinator of Article 16
Services; and

WHEREAS, Yearning to work with children in a school setting, Evan P.
Campbell-Tinglin received her license in School Counseling, followed by
employment with New York City Department of Education; she steadfastly
served the students and families of East Flatbush, and more specifically
the Winthrop Intermediate School 232 community for over 10 years with
zeal and enthusiasm; and

WHEREAS, Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin went on to serve as a School
Counselor at The Science and Medicine Middle School 366 in Brooklyn,
where she was a vital part of the community and was the "go-to person"
for students, families and school staff; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her 13 years of tireless service to School 366,
Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin was instrumental in ensuring her students'
academic, college, career readiness, and social-emotional needs were
adequately met; she brought an uncompromising standard of excellence to
her work and a warm sense of caring and concern to every young person
she helped; and

WHEREAS, A true champion for children and youth, Evan P.
Campbell-Tinglin founded a Scholarship Foundation in her beloved
parents' name in her native island of Jamaica which provides book
scholarships for student across grade levels, and funds general supplies
and other needs for the students at Broadleaf All Age School; and

WHEREAS, Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin gives credit to her late parents
for instilling Christian values in her, and teaching her by example, the
virtue of serving others; she was recently married and currently resides
in Lake Worth, Florida, with her husband Michael; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin upon the occasion of her
retirement after many years of dedicated service as a School Counselor
at The Science and Medicine Middle School 366 of Brooklyn, New York; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Evan P. Campbell-Tinglin.