LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marcell Trotman upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Harambee Achievement Award by the Brook-
lyn Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marcell Trot-
man upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Harambee
Achievement Award by the Brooklyn Section of the National Council of
Negro Women, Inc., which was celebrated at the 29th Annual Harambee
Celebration, held at the First A.M.E. Zion Church in Brooklyn, New York,
on Saturday, April 26, 2014; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Section of the National Council of Negro Women,
Inc. was organized on January 22, 1962; since its inception, the organ-
ization has worked to provide its members with a greater awareness of
community activities and to engage more fully in civic life; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Section of the National Council of Negro Women's
29th Annual Harambee Celebration recognizes young achievers for their
academic accomplishments, community service and church activities; and
WHEREAS, Marcell Trotman has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, Marcell Trotman has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed young man, through his dedication and hard
work, has exemplified the legacy of Brooklyn Section founder Dr. Mary
McLeod Bethune; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which this remarkable man has displayed
throughout his young life; and
WHEREAS, With his sense of civic duty and his commitment to others,
Marcel Trotman represents the best development of the potential which is
inherent, in our most precious resource, our youth; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marcell Trotman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Harambee Achievement Award by the Brooklyn Section of the
National Council of Negro Women, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marcell Trotman.