Bill Text: NY J02096 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Felix A. Brow-Westbrook, a distinguished citizen and devoted member of the vibrant art and culture of New York City

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-18 - ADOPTED [J02096 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02096-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2096

BY: Senator KAPLAN

        MOURNING  the  death of Felix A. Brow-Westbrook, a
        distinguished citizen  and  devoted  member  of  the
        vibrant art and culture of New York City

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  profound  sorrow that this Legislative Body,
representing the people of the State of New York, is moved this  day  to
pay  tribute to an eminent man of indomitable faith and dedication whose
countless  accomplishments  will  forever  stand  as  a   paradigm   and
inspiration for others; and

  WHEREAS,  Felix  A.  Brow-Westbrook  of  Astoria,  New York, died on
Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at the age of 29; and

  WHEREAS, Felix Alexander Brow-Westbrook was born  on  September  26,
1989, in Nashua, New Hampshire to young, energetic parents who swept him
into  their  fun-loving  lives; he joined his parents in everything they
did from  outdoor  music  festivals  to  vintage  clothes  shopping  and
skateboarding; and

  WHEREAS,  At  only  two  weeks  old, he began coming to his mother's
ballet rehearsals at Granite State Ballet, and  was  backstage  for  her
Nutcracker  performances  at  10  weeks  old;  the  music of Tchaikovsky
resonated with him for his entire life; and

  WHEREAS, In 1991, Felix A. Brow-Westbrook accompanied his parents to
Purchase College where  he  made  an  impression  on  everyone  he  met;
students,  faculty,  and  staff  wrote  down  his  words  of  wisdom and
cherished the art he created; and

  WHEREAS, Six years later, Felix A. Brow-Westbrook moved to  Concord,
Massachusetts  with  his mother who opened a pottery studio, Thoreau 'N'
Clay, that same year; he was an important part of  running  the  studio,
even at just eight years old; and

  WHEREAS,   During  this  time,  Felix  A.  Brow-Westbrook  blossomed
artistically and in life; he fell in love with  art,  architecture,  and
history;  he  became  an  avid  reader and thinker, and made some of the
strongest and most enduring friendships; and

  WHEREAS, Felix A. Brow-Westbrook was active with the home  schooling
community from 6th grade through high school graduation, allowing him to
learn with a depth and breadth not afforded to many young people; and

  WHEREAS,  Expanding  his  study  of  architecture through classes at
Concord-Carlisle High School, MIT, Minuteman Tech,  Museum  of  Science,
Boston   Architectural   College   and   Pratt   Institute,   Felix   A.
Brow-Westbrook found his way back to Purchase College  to  study  scenic
design,  receiving his degree in Design Technology, Scenic Concentration
in 2011; and

  WHEREAS, Upon the completion of his studies, Felix A. Brow-Westbrook
worked as a freelance designer creating scenery and props  for  dramatic

productions;  his  most notable work during this time was working at the
Spoleto Festival in Charleston, South Carolina; and

  WHEREAS,  Felix  A. Brow-Westbrook was also an accomplished designer
for window displays, creating windows for Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco  and
Tory Burch in their top stores internationally; and

  WHEREAS,  This extraordinary young man truly lived and breathed art;
there was  no  separation  between  the  two;  he  continued  to  create
throughout  his  hard-fought  battle  with cancer, creating fashion from
hospital gowns at New York Presbyterian Hospital where he put on fashion
shows for his nurses; and

  WHEREAS, In addition, during this time he created headpieces  for  a
production of Peter Pan at Bard College; and

  WHEREAS, Felix A. Brow-Westbrook had an immeasurable love and unique
bond  with  his siblings Frank, Rebekah, Lillian, Jack and Luke, as well
as his Uncle David; he  is  also  survived  by  his  mother,  Elizabeth;
stepfather,  Frank;  father, Jeffrey; stepmother, Kristin; grandparents,
David and Jill Brow, and Ben and Garnette  Westbrook;  one  aunt,  Sarah
(Marc); close friends, Walter Holm and Eli Denby Wood; and many cousins;
and

  WHEREAS,  Armed  with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Felix A. Brow-Westbrook leaves behind a  legacy  which  will
long  endure  the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory
to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the death of Felix A. Brow-Westbrook, a distinguished citizen and
devoted member of the vibrant art and culture of New York City;  and  be
it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Felix A. Brow-Westbrook.