LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Eleanor Garland upon the occasion of her
designation as a Mother of Pearl by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute
on May 10, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have
devoted their purposeful lives to the service of faith and community;
Eleanor Garland is one such individual; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Eleanor Garland upon the occasion of her designation as a Mother of
Pearl by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute to be celebrated at its
6th Annual Mothers of Pearl Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 2014, at
the Albany Ramada Plaza Hotel in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A pillar in her community, Eleanor Garland is being recog-
nized as a strong woman who has shown extraordinary wisdom, courage and
strength in her community; and
WHEREAS, Eleanor Garland, affectionately known as Tootsie, has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, She is a member of The First Israel AME Church, has served as
a volunteer at the soup kitchen at her church, and is a member of the
senior group Kindred Spirits United; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her five children, and nine
grandchildren, as well as 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Eleanor Garland has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Eleanor Garland has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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 Eleanor Garland upon the occasion of her designation as a Mother
of Pearl by the Frank Chapman Memorial Institute on May 10, 2014; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Eleanor Garland.