K 681: Mourning the death of Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

 Assembly Resolution No. 681 BY: M. of A. Peoples-Stokes MOURNING the death of Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to mourn the death of Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community; and WHEREAS, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown died on September 4, 2023, at the age of 54; and WHEREAS, On December 6, 1968, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown was born to Mary Ann Cartwright in Buffalo, New York, and raised by her beloved grandparents, Nathan and Marie Cross; and WHEREAS, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown graduated from Kensington High School; she earned her Associate of Occupational Studies in Medical Office Management from Bryant & Stratton Business Institute; and WHEREAS, Continuing her education, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Economics from Empire State College and her Master of Public Administration degree from Ashford University; and WHEREAS, Joyce Dian Cartwright Brown's professional journey was marked by her dedication and commitment to serving others; she spent 14 remarkable years at the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County where she held various positions, including Special Event Manager, Special Project Manager, and Development Program Manager; and WHEREAS, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown's passion for community service led her to serve as Legislative Assistant under the Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly; and WHEREAS, A genuine love for her community was further expressed through Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown's work at the Northland Workforce Training Center where she started as Manager of Success Services and was later promoted to Director of Success Services; she was also an active member of The Buffalo Club of The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown, a faith-filled, loving, and passionate woman, lived a life that was a testament to the power of love, dedication, and resilience, leaving a legacy of love and service which will continue to inspire those who knew her; and WHEREAS, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown distinguished herself in her profession and by her dedication and contribution to the welfare of her community, State, and Nation; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those dedicated individuals who devote their lives to the betterment of their communities are worthy and due praise for their commitment and endeavors; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown leaves a legacy which will endure the passage of time and remain a memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Joyce Diane Cartwright Brown.