Bill Text: NY J01304 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Grand Worthy Matron Yvonne Ladson upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince Hall Order Eastern Star, Inc., State of New York on May 29-30, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-06-06 - ADOPTED [J01304 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01304-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1304

BY: Senator PARKER

        COMMENDING  Grand Worthy Matron Yvonne Ladson upon
        the  occasion  of  her   designation   for   special
        recognition  by  Eureka  Grand  Chapter, Prince Hall
        Order Eastern Star, Inc., State of New York  on  May
        29-30, 2023

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the  quality  and  character  of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and  dedicated  efforts  of  those
individuals  who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Grand  Worthy  Matron Yvonne Ladson upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by  Eureka  Grand  Chapter,  Prince  Hall  Order
Eastern  Star,  Inc.,  State  of  New  York, to be observed at its 126th
Annual Grand Session on May 29-30, 2023, at the Westchester Marriott  in
Tarrytown, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Grand  Worthy Matron Yvonne Ladson has given tirelessly of
her time and energies to Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince Hall Order Eastern
Star, Inc., State of New York, an  adoptive  rite  of  Freemasonry  with
teachings  based  on  the  Bible and whose objectives are charitable and
benevolent; and

  WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment  to  this  vital
organization,  Sister Yvonne Ladson was Initiated as a member of Deborah
Chapter No. 31 on  March  18,  1988;  she  served  the  Chapter  in  the
appointed  positions  of  Adah, Esther, Electa, and Assistant Secretary,
and was elected by the members as  Associate  Conductress,  Conductress,
and Associate Matron; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1994,  Yvonne  Ladson  was  elected Worthy Matron, the
highest office of the Chapter; her work in Eureka Grand  Chapter,  under
numerous  administrations, included appointments as Grand Adah, District
Deputy Grand Lecturer, District Deputy  Grand  Matron,  Assistant  Grand
Lecturer,  Grand  Lecturer, and as a member of the Chapter of Sorrow and
Administrative Degree Teams; and

  WHEREAS, In 2015, Yvonne Ladson began her journey towards the  Grand
East  as  she  was elected by the members of Eureka Grand Chapter to the
station of Grand Associate Conductress of Eureka Grand Chapter; in  June
of  2021, she was elected and installed as Grand Worthy Matron of Eureka
Grand Chapter; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  she  is  Past  Most  Royal  Commandress   of
Bathsheba  Royal Court No. 15 Order of Cyrene and Honorary Past Imperial
Commandress Abu-Bekr Court No. 74 Daughters; and

  WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman is  an  active  member  of  Bethel
African    Methodist   Episcopal   Church   of   Freeport,   New   York;
Freeport-Roosevelt NAACP;  National  Associate  of  Negro  Business  and

Professional  Women's  Clubs  Central  Nassau  Club;  and  the  National
Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., Beta Omicron Chapter; and

  WHEREAS,  In  2016,  Yvonne  Ladson retired from the Freeport School
District in Freeport after 34 years of devoted service as an  elementary
school teacher; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefits of others which Grand Worthy  Matron  Yvonne
Ladson has displayed throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are  brought  to  our
attention,  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  Grand  Worthy  Matron  Yvonne  Ladson  upon  the  occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Eureka Grand Chapter, Prince Hall
Order Eastern Star, Inc., State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Grand Worthy Matron Yvonne Ladson.