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.