Bill Text: NY J00520 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Cathy O'Reilly upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the RISK-TAKER AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00520 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00520-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 520 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING Cathy O'Reilly upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the RISK-TAKER 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 Cathy O'Reilly upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the RISK-TAKER 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, Cathy O'Reilly has been active with Girl Scouts of Nassau County since 2006, having served three terms as a Member-at-Large for the Board of Directors, and one term as a member of the Council Nominating Committee; she is presently serving her fourth term on the Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, For the past 26 years, Cathy O'Reilly has been employed with DHL Express, where she currently serves as Manager of Commercial Air Aviation and Helicopter Operations in both Chicago and New York; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Cathy O'Reilly, DHL Express has provided the international logistics expertise for the last 13 years for Operation Cookie - the delivery of Girl Scout Cookies to members of the United States military serving abroad; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary woman is the driving force behind the 15-year-strong DHL Operation Holiday Cheer, in which DHL Express delivers live Christmas trees from Dees' Nursery in Oceanside, New York, to United States military serving in the Middle East; and WHEREAS, In 2008, Cathy O'Reilly accepted Girl Scouts of Nassau County's Making a Difference for the Youth of Long Island Award on behalf of DHL Express; and WHEREAS, Cathy O'Reilly's volunteer service has been recognized by all branches of the United States military, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and many local organizations; additionally, she is the proud recipient of the 2015 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award; and WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Cathy O'Reilly was one of the first volunteers for the Lustgarten Foundation, which is committed to scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer; and WHEREAS, A resident of Atlantic Beach, New York, Cathy O'Reilly is a graduate of St. John's University; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Cathy O'Reilly 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 Cathy O'Reilly, 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 Cathy O'Reilly upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the RISK-TAKER AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Cathy O'Reilly.