City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
RECOGNIZING THE COMMITMENT AND
SERVICE OF SIDNEY DUNCOMBE
Whereas, the great City of Mount Vernon, NY, joins together to recognize the commitment and service of SIDNEY DUNCOMBE; and
Whereas, SIDNEY DUNCOMBE first came to Y-COP as a camper in 2012. When Sidney aged out as a camper, she became a part of the Counselor in Training Program (CIT) at the agency’s summer camp; and
Whereas, SIDNEY DUNCOMBE learned firsthand from her mother, a teacher for fifteen years, how to foster a positive and enriching learning environment for children to thrive. Unsurprisingly, Ms. Duncombe chose to seek higher education in Early Childhood. This fall, she will begin her sophomore year at SUNY Cobleskill, where she will undoubtedly combine her formal education with her heart’s passion to nurture and expand the minds and lives of the children attending her classroom. Ms. Duncombe aspires to draw from the entrepreneurial spirit of her father and the educator skills of her mother to one day open her own daycare center; and
Whereas, she fully believes in Proverbs 22:6 which reads, “Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it”; and
Whereas, we are proud that Ms. Duncombe is being honored tonight by Y-COP with the Roslyn Edwards Memorial Youth of the Year Award for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and service to our community; Now, Therefore, be it
Resolved, that the City Council joins with the citizens of the City of Mount Vernon, NY, and the Y-COP family in recognition of SIDNEY DUNCOMBE for her commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of others, mainly through her volunteer efforts, that is an inspiration to all. Her exceptional efforts have truly exemplified the values of our beloved Roslyn Edwards. Ms. Duncombe, thank you for your time, energy, and unwavering support to Y-COP.