Bill Text: NY J00318 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Brett Grossman upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by HEARTS of Port Washington on February 10, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-31 - ADOPTED [J00318 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00318-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 318

BY: Senator MARTINS

        HONORING  Brett  Grossman upon the occasion of her
        designation for special  recognition  by  HEARTS  of
        Port Washington on February 10, 2023

  WHEREAS,  The  unity  of  our  State  and  Nation  is built upon the
compassion of good individuals such as Brett  Grossman  who  uphold  the
values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize
the best of humanity; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to honor Brett
Grossman upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
HEARTS of Port Washington, to be celebrated at its Annual Red  Party  on
Friday, February 10, 2023, at Polish American Hall, Port Washington, New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  HEARTS  (Helping Enrich the Arts) of Port Washington is an
independent, grassroots,  not-for-profit  community  organization  whose
mission  is  to  add meaningful value to children's lives by supporting,
promoting, and enriching the arts in public schools and  throughout  the
Port Washington community; and

  WHEREAS,  A  lifelong  patron  of and participant in the arts, Brett
Grossman became an avid supporter of HEARTS of Port Washington in  2015;
since  this time, she has served as a member of the Grants Committee and
has been involved with many programmatic  offerings  developed  by  this
vital organization; and

  WHEREAS,  Brett  Grossman  joined  the  HEARTS Board of Directors in
2022, and currently serves as co-chair of the Grants Committee; and

  WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Brett Grossman,  HEARTS  funds
programming  for  all ages and abilities, and provides opportunities for
preschoolers at the Parent Resource Center through  senior  citizens  at
the Senior Center; and

  WHEREAS,  Brett  Grossman's  love  for  the arts stems from her days
studying  vocal  performance  and  participating  in   musical   theater
productions;  thanks  to  the  Community  Synagogue Theater Company, she
recently found her way back to the stage after a  20-year  hiatus,  even
performing at last year's PortFest; and

  WHEREAS,  A  17-year  resident of Port Washington, and a graduate of
both Barnard College and the  University  of  Pennsylvania  Law  School,
Brett  Grossman  has  been practicing law at Willkie Far & Gallagher LLP
for 16 years; and

  WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Marc, and  their
two children, Kyle and Zach, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Brett Grossman 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
Brett  Grossman,  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 Brett Grossman upon the occasion of her  designation  for  special
recognition  by  HEARTS  of  Port  Washington, and to wish her continued
success in all her future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Brett Grossman.