Bill Text: NY J01591 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Sister Johnna Muhammad upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-30 - ADOPTED [J01591 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01591-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1591

BY: Senator COMRIE

        HONORING  Sister Johnna Muhammad upon the occasion
        of her designation for special  recognition  by  the
        National   Council  of  Negro  Women,  Inc.,  Queens
        County, on June 2, 2019

  WHEREAS, The unity of  our  State  and  Nation  is  built  upon  the
compassion  of individuals such as Sister Johnna Muhammad who uphold the
values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize
the best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body  is  justly  proud  to  honor  Sister
Johnna  Muhammad  upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation  for special
recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens County,
to be celebrated at its  32nd  Annual  Black  &  White  Awards  Banquet:
"Women's  Empowerment,  Legacy, Reclamation and Renewal" on Sunday, June
2, 2019, at Antun's, Queens Village, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Sister Johnna Muhammad serves as the New York  City  Muslim
Girls Training (MGT) and General Civilization Class (GCC) Sister Captain
of the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan; and

  WHEREAS,  After  joining  the  Nation of Islam as a teenager, Sister
Johnna Muhammad quickly rose through the ranks and has since been active
in all aspects  of  the  Mosque;  she  began  her  journey  as  a  Drill
Instructor in Plainfield, New Jersey, from 1978 to 1981; and

  WHEREAS,  The  discipline  she  gained  in this capacity made Sister
Johnna Muhammad a perfect fit for her role as a  NOI  Vanguard  Captain,
teaching and training young women between the ages of 16 and 35; and

  WHEREAS, Sister Johnna Muhammad became the New York City MGT Captain
in  1999,  training  all  women  who  accept  the  teachings of The Most
Honorable  Elijah  Muhammad;  this  training  includes,  child  rearing,
housekeeping, caring for spouse, cooking, sewing and etiquette; and

  WHEREAS,  In addition to her steadfast and unwavering service to New
York City, Sister Johnna Mohammad advocates for women  in  Islam  across
the  eastern region and the Nation, counseling women on marriage, career
choices, education and wellness; and

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

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Sister  Johnna  Muhammad upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Queens
County, on June 2, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sister Johnna Muhammad.