Bill Text: NY J01040 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the 2023 New York State Senate Women of Distinction

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-21)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-16 - ADOPTED [J01040 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J01040-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1040

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

        CONGRATULATING  the  2023  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
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  Deborah  Antoniades,  Winifred Armstrong,
Heather Arzberger, Frances L.  Bell,  Naomi  Brickel,  Wendy  E.  Brown,
Cheryl  Caddle, Sadie Aarons Campbell, Laura Caruso, Ann Marie Chalmers,
Raisa Chernina, Lucina Clarke, Mary  D'Antonio,  Christine  Datz-Romero,
Tiffiney  Davis, Jennifer DeSena, Alicia Fernandez Dicks, Ileana Eckert,
Danielle Ellman, Lenore Friedlaender, Julie L. Gansle, Stephanie  Barber
Geter,  Willie  Mae  Goodman,  Celine  Gounder,  MD,  Janet  Handal, Eva
Irizarry, Melody R. Smith  Johnson,  Nancy  Kirby,  Sumathy  Kumar,  The
Honorable  Elizabeth  O'C.    Little,  Mildred  Marie  Lovell, Elizabeth
Martin, Randi Matousek, Mary Ellen McCrossen, Susan  Metzger,  Joselinne
Minaya,  Annie  Mohan, Ann Cotton Morris, Fraidy Nachman, Everlyn Nunez,
Diane Peruggia, Yuki Numata Resnick, Etta F.  Ritter,  Laura  A.  Ryder,
Tammy  Ryndock,  Martine  Satterley,  Isabella Sementilli, Jacqui Leader
Sedlar, Patricia Simpson, Pastor Kim L. Singletary, Patricia Masi Stock,
Rabbi Rachel Timoner, Sharon Toney-Finch,  Wilma  Holmes  Tootle,  Midge
Thomas,   The  Honorable  Debra  Urbano-DiSalvo,  Sonia  Valentin,  Lucy
Rockefeller Waletzky, M.D., Valerie Walker-Michaux, Michelle Wang, Nancy
W. Ware, Rebecca J. Wydysh, and Tina Zerbian  as  2023  New  York  State
Senate Women of Distinction; and

  WHEREAS, Women have become part of New York State'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.