K929-2011 Actions

• Feb 29, 2012: adopted

K929-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  commending  Imperial  Commandress Ruth Mayfield
 Ellerbe as she is honored by the Imperial Court, Daughters of  Isis  and
 the  Ancient  Egyptian  Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Prince
 Hall Affiliation
 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that  the
 quality  and character of life are reflective of the concerned and dedi
 cated efforts of individuals and organizations which  devote  themselves
 to the welfare of others; and
 WHEREAS,  Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long
 standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to  recognize
 and  commend  Ruth Mayfield Ellerbe upon the occasion of her designation
 for special honor by the Imperial  Court,  Daughters  of  Isis  and  the
 Ancient  Egyptian  Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Prince Hall
 Affiliation; and
 WHEREAS, A Testimonial  Banquet  Weekend  will  be  held  in  Ruth  M.
 Ellerbe's  honor  on  Thursday,  April  19th, 2012 through Sunday, April
 22nd, 2012 at Harrah's Hotel, Atlantic City, New  Jersey,  during  which
 she  will  fittingly  be recognized for her outstanding achievements and
 contributions within the  Masonic  organizations,  the  Imperial  Court,
 Daughters of Isis, and her community; and
 WHEREAS,  The  Imperial  Court, Daughters of Isis, is a charitable and
 benevolent organization which stresses the development of powerful lead
 ers, encourages  health  awareness  among  youth  and  adults,  provides
 services  to  help  disabled and senior citizens, provides for effective
 networking among its members and  other  organizations,  recognizes  and
 celebrates  the  historic  and  current  achievement of African American
 women, exerts positive influence and utilizes the tool of role  modeling
 for  youth,  teenage  mothers,  high  school  and  college students, and
 disseminates information for educational opportunities and career  plan
 ning to youth and young adults; and
 WHEREAS,  Ruth M. Ellerbe was inducted into the Imperial Court, Daugh
 ters of Isis' Abu-Bekr Court No. 74, Brooklyn,  New  York  in  1976  and
 since  then, she has used her love for the order as a catalyst which led
 her to achieve many goals personally,  professionally,  and  within  the
 order; and
 WHEREAS,  Ruth  M.  Ellerbe  has  been  recognized  many times and has
 received such honors as the Black Achievers in Industry Award and a U.S.
 Congressional Record Award, presented by Congressman Adolphus Towns,  as
 well as numerous community service accolades; and
 WHEREAS,  Over the years, Ruth M. Ellerbe has held many offices in the
 Imperial Court, Daughters of Isis Community;  she  is  a  Past  Imperial
 Deputy for the Desert of New York; Past Co-Regional Directress, Imperial
 Court, Daughters of Isis; and was honored as Past Worthy Matron of Chap
 ter  No.  54,  Order  of  the  Eastern Star, New York State, Prince Hall
 Affiliation; and
 WHEREAS, The title of Imperial Commandress, Imperial  Court  Daughters
 of Isis was bestowed upon Ruth Mayfield Ellerbe in 2011; and
 WHEREAS,  Also  in  2011,  Ruth M. Ellerbe was honored as the Honorary
 State Loyal Lady Ruler, Order of the Golden Circle New York State Assem
 bly, Auxiliary to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry,
 Northern Jurisdiction and was  recognized,  as  well,  as  the  Honorary
 "Golden  Girl,"  Order  of  the  Golden  Circle New York State Assembly,
 Auxiliary to the Ancient and  Accepted  Scottish  Rite  of  Freemasonry,
 Southern Jurisdiction; and
 WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ
 uals of such commitment, dedication and accomplishment  are  brought  to
 our  attention,  they should be recognized and extolled for the edifica
 tion and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to,
 with great pride, recognize Imperial Commandress Ruth  Mayfield  Ellerbe
 for  her  outstanding  achievements  and  service as the Imperial Court,
 Daughters of Isis and the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order  Nobles  of  the
 Mystic  Shrine,  Prince  Hall  Affiliation  pays tribute to her during a
 special Testimonial Banquet Weekend being held in her honor on Thursday,
 April 19th, 2012 through Sunday, April 22nd, 2012; and be it further
 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran
 smitted to Imperial Commandress Ruth Mayfield Ellerbe.

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