Senate Resolution No. 671 BY: Senator PARKER MOURNING the death of Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel, 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, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel of Brooklyn, New York, died on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the age of 66; and WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel distinguished herself in her profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of her community; and WHEREAS, Born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to the late Clyde and Evelyn Cumberbatch, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel was the 4th of 10 children and migrated from Trinidad in 1971; Carol attended Clara Barton High School and New York City College of Technology (CUNY); and WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel's commitment to excellence, and her spirit of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charitable and civic endeavors; and WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel served as a certified notary public and senior payroll tax accountant until retirement; and WHEREAS, In addition to her professional pursuits, in acts of true selflessness and care for her community, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel served devotedly as a youth leader through the Explorers Program, later serving with her block association, participating in numerous events with the 69th Precinct Community Council, and in her final years, became a leader and treasurer for the 69th Precinct Clergy Council; she also volunteered to support youth and elderly members of her beloved Canarsie, Brooklyn community; and WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel is remembered as ambitious, adventurous, generous, lovingly outspoken, and admirably fashionable; she never passed up an opportunity to dance, laugh, and support her beloved tight-knit family; and WHEREAS, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel is survived by her loving husband, Elwood; children, Alisha and Jerome; stepchildren, Zaniba, Aisha, Nyaisha, and Shakia; granddaughter, Aaliyah; siblings, June, Merle, Cheryl, Cynthia, Martin, Gerard, Coleen, and Crystal; 18 nieces and nephews, a host of great-nieces and nephews, and godchildren; she is predeceased by her brother, Michael; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting 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 Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel, 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 Carol Isabel Cumberbatch-Emanuel.