LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Helen Graham 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;
Helen Graham 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
Helen Graham 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, Helen Graham is being recognized
as a strong woman who has shown extraordinary wisdom, courage and
strength in her community; and
WHEREAS, Helen Graham serves as a missionary for the Sweet Pilgrim
Missionary Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, Helen Graham has brought to her ministry an overwhelming
spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and enlightenment
in conducting her administrative and spiritual duties, while always
displaying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
and dedication; and
WHEREAS, For 40 years, Helen Graham rendered faithful, conscientious
and valuable service to Albany Memorial Hospital before she retired; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Robert, until his
passing, and their four children, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished woman of God has always given enlight-
enment, guidance and wisdom to the many entrusted to her care and has
administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal
needs of all; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Helen Graham 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 Helen Graham.