Bill Text: NY J01385 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Congratulating the 2019 New York State Senate Women of Distinction

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 40-22)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-07 - ADOPTED [J01385 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01385-Introduced.html

Senate Resolution No. 1385

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

        CONGRATULATING  the  2019  New  York  State Senate
        Women of Distinction

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge and
celebrate Women of Distinction who  significantly  add  inspiration  and
encouragement to the people of this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  The New York State Senate Women of Distinction program was
created in 1998 as part of our  state  celebration  of  Women's  History
Month to honor exemplary women from across New York State whose singular
professional  or  personal  achievements,  commitment  to excellence and
accomplishments merit special recognition; honorees  are  selected  from
nominations submitted from across the state; and

  WHEREAS,  Women  of  every economic, ethnic and religious background
have made  significant  contributions  that  are  reflected  across  all
aspects of society; and

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
individuals  of  remarkable  character  who  have  shown  initiative and
commitment in constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves,  as  well
as acting as role models to all women in their community; and

  WHEREAS,  On  behalf  of  the  New  York  State  Senate, I take this
opportunity to  congratulate  La'Shawn  Allen-Muhammad,  Lorena  Borjas,
Deputy  Kristy Botsford, Carola Otero Bracco, Ischia Bravo, Maude Bruce,
Gail Castellano, Heidi Harrison Chain, Monique Chandler-Waterman,  Julie
Schwietert  Collazo,  Jennifer  O.  D'Andrea-Terreri,  Airman  1st Class
Madison Daquelente, Nicole Dayka, Joan Dean, Bette Dewing, Randi  Shubin
Dresner,  Roxanne Dueppengiesser, Bessie R. Edwards, Peg Ellsworth, Anne
Erickson, Barbara Franco, Margaret Graham, Kathleen Graupman,  Coralanne
Griffith-Hunte,  M.Ed.,  Lisa  Ann  Hermann,  Pauline P. Holbrook, Carol
Pingelski Hotaling, The Rev.  Dr.  Maria  L.  Hubbard,  Irene  Elizabeth
Hylton,  Ph.D.,  Sinforosa Tan Kaung, Ph.D., Linda Kemp, Nellie B. King,
Linda  Lee,  Jane  McCabe,  Emily  Monem,   Haydee   Morales,   Michelle
Neugebauer,  Po-Ling Ng, Bishop LaVerne D. Owens-Larkins, Kelly Parsons,
Colleen Pearce, Jo-Ann Raia, The Honorable  Mary  Lou  Rath,  Sophia  L.
Reid,  Evelyn  Rodriguez,  Iris  Rodriguez-Rosa,  Carmen  Rojas,  Nicole
Sheindlin, Marguerite A. Smith, Esq., Nancy Sutton, Holly Tanner, Stacey
Tompkins,  Marya  Vande-Doyle,  Grace  VanderWaal,   Evelyn   Vollgraff,
Kathleen  Wagner, Tanya Asapansa-Johnson Walker, Loretta Z. Weiss, Kelly
Willcox, Eva D.  Williams, Stephanie Wong, and Norma Zimmer as 2019  New
York State Senate Women of Distinction, to be celebrated on Tuesday, May
7,  2019, at the Annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony in The Well
of the Legislative Office Building; and

  WHEREAS, Women have become part of New York's  lasting  heritage  by
fighting  against  stereotypes,  prejudice, and seemingly insurmountable
obstacles; and

  WHEREAS, From the women's suffrage movement just over 150 years  ago
to  the  present  day,  women have played and continue to play a crucial

role in adding strength, understanding, and inspiration to the diversity
and quality of life of the people of the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York State has been, and continues to be, the home to
many distinguished women who have made their mark in history as pioneers
in their field, therefore laying the foundation for women after them  to
succeed; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes that New York State is the
home  to  countless  women who are strong and colorful threads, vital to
the fabric of our rich heritage, who have contributed, and  continue  to
add  to  the  advancement  of  our culture through their traditional and
non-traditional roles in society; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, It is the sense of this Legislative Body  that  those  who
enhance  the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly  have  earned  the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the aforementioned Women of Distinction.
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