K 683: Mourning the death of Kyle Tamar Brace, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

 Assembly Resolution No. 683 BY: M. of A. Peoples-Stokes MOURNING the death of Kyle Tamar Brace, 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 Kyle Tamar Brace, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community; and WHEREAS, A resident of Albany, Kyle Tamar Brace died on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the age of 60; and WHEREAS, On June 5, 1964, Kyle Tamar Brace was born to Abbie Lee and Waddell Brace, Sr., in Albany, New York; she pursued her education in the Albany Public School system, focusing on administrative skills and management; and WHEREAS, Kyle Tamar Brace continued her academic journey at Hudson Valley Community College, specializing in computer science; throughout her professional life, she dedicated 30 remarkable years to serving under multiple Majority Leaders in the New York State Assembly until her death; and WHEREAS, Known for her charming and loving personality, Kyle Tamar Brace touched the hearts of many in her community and everyone she encountered daily; her kindness and hilarious sense of humor instantly made people feel embraced and cherished; and WHEREAS, Kyle Tamar Brace believed in nurturing lasting and meaningful relationships with her family, friends, and community members; her direct approach to communicating about life allowed her to form profound connections, complemented by her faith; and WHEREAS, Kyle Tamar Brace is survived by her children, Kira and Daquan Young; and siblings, Dorethea, Wayne, Don-Anthony, Mandell, Stephanie, Carlton, Thomas, Paula, Harlan, Vincent Brace, and Sam Burton; she is preceded in death by her parents, Abbie Lee and Waddell Brace, Sr.; siblings, Joseph, Jr., Rodney, Kenneth, and Krten Brace; and grandparents, Ollie Mae Hands-Johnson and Annabelle Brace-French; her memory is cherished by her closest friends, in-laws, a plethora of nieces and nephews, and colleagues who celebrate her life; and WHEREAS, Kyle Tamar Brace 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, Kyle Tamar Brace 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 Kyle Tamar Brace, 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 Kyle Tamar Brace.