Bill Text: NY J00519 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Gloria Baca upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the INNOVATOR AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00519 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00519-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 519 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING Gloria Baca upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the INNOVATOR AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gloria Baca upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the INNOVATOR AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to be celebrated at its 100th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at The Garden City Hotel, Garden City, New York; and WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. serves girls and adults in Nassau County, New York, a suburban community of New York City; programs and girl-led community service opportunities engage girls in discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to make the world a better place; and WHEREAS, After arriving in the United States from Peru at the age of 17, Gloria Baca attended SUNY at Stony Brook and New York Institute of Technology, where she obtained both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Communications; and WHEREAS, Gloria Baca began her illustrious career as an intern at "CBS Newspath" and in the production department of NBC's renowned show, "Dateline"; she went on to become Manager of Broadcast Operations at Medialink, and in 2002, she took the position of Client Services Manager for the newly launched National Hispanic Services; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Gloria Baca is an active member of the Adelante of Suffolk County's Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade, Adelante's Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations, the Traveling Hispanic Theater, and the Nassau County Commission of Human Rights' Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee; and WHEREAS, In addition, she is a member of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County's Hispanic/Latino Task Force; and WHEREAS, Gloria Baca currently serves as Director of Business Development at Boulevard Home Care Associates; in this capacity, she leads the business development department, increasing the company's visibility, maintaining partnerships, enrolling new patients on the HHA and CDPAP programs, and conducting branding; and WHEREAS, Widely acknowledged for her contributions to the Hispanic community of Long Island, Gloria Baca has been recognized by the National Association of Puerto Rican/Hispanic Social Workers, Adelante of Suffolk County, Inc., the Long Island Somas El Futuro Conference, and the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, among many others; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her daughter, Isabella Victoria, who has shown her love and support and rejoices in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Gloria Baca has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Gloria Baca, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Gloria Baca upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the INNOVATOR AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gloria Baca.