Senate Resolution No. 1138 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Maureen Nash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2023 Zonta Rose Day Award on March 8, 2023 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 Maureen Nash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2023 Zonta Rose Day Award on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in conjunction with International Women's Day; and WHEREAS, Held annually since March 8, 1999, Zonta Rose Day was established to recognize outstanding women like Maureen Nash who have made generous contributions to the community and to a brighter, more equitable future for women and girls; and WHEREAS, Maureen Nash is an exceptional school counselor who goes above and beyond to assist her students; she works tirelessly to raise the standards of New York State's youth and her students look to her for her knowledge, empathy, and her willingness to advocate for students; and WHEREAS, Truly a key supporter to students at Rome Free Academy High School, Maureen Nash helps with coordinating the school's scholarship program, goes out of her way to have face-to-face communications with colleagues throughout the building, assists with recruiting students for two internship programs: Professional Horizons Program and the Regional Program for Excellence, and is the cornerstone for each and every one of her students; and WHEREAS, In addition to her counseling duties, Maureen Nash is also involved in many community organizations, volunteering with the Rome Twigs, the Leo Club, the Rome Republican Committee, Bible Study, Dollars for Scholars, Book Club, Investment Club, and working at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church as a Eucharistic minister and religious education teacher; 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 also its intent to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Maureen Nash 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 Maureen Nash upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2023 Zonta Rose Day Award on March 8, 2023; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Maureen Nash.