City Council:
A RESOLUTION HONORING DR. DARREN M. MORTON, ED.D. CELBRATING HIS MASONIC WORK, PUBLIC SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
WHEREAS, Dr. Darren M. Morton, Ed.D, a native of Mount Vernon, New York, has dedicated his life to service as a minister, educator, youth advocate, and community leader, working tirelessly to uplift individuals and strengthen families across diverse communities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Morton has demonstrated exemplary leadership within the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York, currently serving as the Most Worshipful 60th Grand Master, and previously holding numerous distinguished roles including Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden, and Grand Treasurer; and
WHEREAS, as a 33rd Degree Prince Hall Mason, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the mission of Prince Hall Masonry, promoting brotherhood, charity, education, and community empowerment, while also serving as Board President of the Prince Hall Foundation and contributing to initiatives Foundation and contributing to initiatives such as the Prince Hall Housing Fund and Colonial Park Daycare; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Morton's commitment to civic engagement extends beyond the Lodge through his impactful service in government, higher education, and nonprofit leadership, including his role as Comptroller for the City of Mount Vernon and his decades-long dedication to youth development and social justice; and
WHEREAS, his lifelong work at the intersection of faith, education, and public service has earned him more than 110 awards and commendations, reflecting his unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon hereby recognizes and congratulates the Most Worshipful Dr. Darren M. Morton, Ed.D for his outstanding service, visionary leadership and enduring contributions to the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the State of New York and the broader commu...
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