Senate Resolution No. 4422

BY: Senator COMRIE

HONORING Most Worshipful Grand Master Larry
Mitchell upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince
Hall Order Eastern Star, Inc. on April 7, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Most Worshipful Grand Master Larry Mitchell upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince Hall
Order Eastern Star, Inc., to be celebrated with a Testimonial Luncheon
on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Westchester Marriott Tarrytown Hotel;
and

WHEREAS, Larry Mitchell was born on September 29, 1947, in the small
town of Dinwiddie, Virginia; he migrated to the Bronx at the age of five
before he and his family settled in Harlem where he began working odd
jobs to help his mother make ends meet; and

WHEREAS, Upon his graduation from Central Commercial High School in
1965, Larry Mitchell attended the Borough of Manhattan Community
College, CUNY and majored in accounting with a secondary in business
administration; and

WHEREAS, In 1967, Larry Mitchell joined the United States Air Force,
where he served four years before his honorable discharge as a First
Class Staff Sergeant in 1971; and

WHEREAS, Larry Mitchell began his professional career as a teller at
Chase Manhattan Bank, remaining with JPMorgan Chase for 31 years; and

WHEREAS, During his illustrious tenure, Larry Mitchell continuously
climbed the ranks, retiring in the esteemed position of Administrative
Vice President in the systems analysis and quality assurance department;
and

WHEREAS, Larry Mitchell enjoyed retirement from Chase for only one
year, before he was offered a job with DealerTrack, Inc., a newly formed
company in software development; he remained with the company for 11
years, retiring as the Senior Lead Software Development, Quality
Assurance Officer; and

WHEREAS, In 2016, Larry Mitchell led a statewide voter
education/registration drive, during which time he registered more than
500 new voters; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to his community, Larry Mitchell serves as
secretary of Prince Hall Community Development Corporation, Vice

President of Prince Hall Foundation, and as acting President of the
Prince Hall Temple Association which manages 927 acres of land in
Roscoe, New York; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Larry Mitchell is currently serving as Grand
Master of the Most Worship Prince Hall Grand Lodge, the Honorable
Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Joe Ellen, and his
son, Karon Jamal, as well as one granddaughter, Kiara Joselyn, all of
whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many
achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Larry Mitchell has displayed
throughout his life; 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
Larry Mitchell, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Most Worshipful Grand Master Larry Mitchell upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince
Hall Order Eastern Star, Inc. on April 7, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Most Worshipful Grand Master Larry Mitchell.