Bill Text: NY J01741 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Mourning the death of Colin A. Moore, prominent Caribbean attorney, civil rights leader and distinguished citizen

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-02-01 - ADOPTED [J01741 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01741-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1741

BY: Senator PARKER

        MOURNING  the  death  of Colin A. Moore, prominent
        Caribbean  attorney,   civil   rights   leader   and
        distinguished citizen

  WHEREAS, There are certain outstanding members of our community who,
through  their selfless commitment and dedication, have served to better
the quality of life in our community and have had a measurable  positive
impact  on  the  lives  of  its  residents;  Colin A. Moore was one such
individual; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  sorrow  and  deep  regret  that  this
Legislative  Body  records  the  passing  of  Colin A. Moore, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and

  WHEREAS, Colin A. Moore of  Brooklyn,  New  York,  died  on  Sunday,
January 9, 2022, at the age of 80; and

  WHEREAS, Born in Auchlyne Village, Corentyne Coast, Berbice, Guyana,
on  April 24, 1941, Colin A. Moore earned his Bachelor of Science degree
with honors in economics from the University of West Indies (UWI);  upon
his  return  to  his native land, he was appointed executive director of
the National History and Culture Council in 1964; and

  WHEREAS, In this capacity, Colin A. Moore diligently worked to  have
February  23rd,  the  date  of  the  Berbice Slave Rebellion, declared a
national holiday, and to have Kofi, the  leader  of  the  Berbice  Slave
Rebellion, designated as Guyana's first national hero; and

  WHEREAS,  In 1970, Colin A. Moore migrated to New York, and received
his Jurist Doctor degree from Brooklyn Law School in June  of  1978;  in
February of 1979, he was admitted to the New York State Bar; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his esteemed law career, Colin A. Moore served
as a civic-minded proponent for justice, especially as a patriot for his
native land of Guyana, who dedicated his life to the service of  others;
and

  WHEREAS, Colin A. Moore took on many high-profile cases in New York,
and  is  perhaps best known for his role as attorney for Korey Wise, one
of the "Central Park Five" suspects, who was falsely accused, prosecuted
and falsely convicted for the rape and  assault  of  a  white  woman  in
Central  Park  in  Manhattan;  30  years later, they were all exonerated
after spending many years in prison and a Netflix miniseries, "When They
See Us" revisited the true story of the five young men who were  wrongly
convicted; and

  WHEREAS,  After  15 years practicing law, Colin A. Moore pursued his
many other passions; he obtained a Master of Divinity  degree  from  New
York Theological Seminary, was appointed a Congressional Aide to retired
United States Congressman Edolphus "Ed" Towns, and taught Constitutional
Law at Brooklyn College; and

  WHEREAS,  Colin  A.  Moore  was also a writer for the New York-based
Carib News, among other publications, and  was  a  frequent  analyst  on
television and radio; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  these  pursuits,  Colin  A. Moore became
actively involved with politics and co-founded  the  Freedom  Party;  he
also  led  several New York organizations including the Caribbean Action
Lobby, Marcus Garvey Political Club, and the Jamaica, Queens  branch  of
the  National Association for the Jamaica, Queens branch of the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People  (NAACP),  the  oldest
and largest civil rights organization in the United States; and

  WHEREAS,  Colin  A.  Moore  is  survived by his wife, Ela, and their
children, as well as numerous  friends  and  colleagues  who  will  long
cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS,  A  devoted  husband  and  father, Colin A. Moore's name is
synonymous  with  character,  dignity,  intellect,  depth,  and   humor,
qualities  evident  to  his  family  and to all those who were fortunate
enough to have known him; he will be deeply missed and truly merits  the
grateful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Colin A. Moore, prominent Caribbean  attorney,  civil
rights leader and distinguished citizen; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Colin A. Moore.