Bill Text: NY J02419 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating the 2024 New York State Senate Women of Distinction

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 41-21)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-14 - ADOPTED [J02419 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02419-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2419

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

        CONGRATULATING  the  2024  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, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to  honor  the  2024
Women  of  Distinction:  Redetha Abrahams-Nichols, The Honorable Mary E.
Adams, Terri Alessi-Miceli, Daisy Rivera Algarin, Jean Amatucci,  Hannah
Anousheh,  Ali  Artz, Valerie Bell, Miriam Bodden, Shawn Alyse Campbell,
Regina Antoinette Carter,  Lana  Cheung,  Isabel  Ching,  Tess  Collins,
Rosemarie  Daraio, Sue Ellen Dodell, Tara A. Ellis, Linda R. Ervin, Leah
Feldman, Florence Ferguson, Jessie Fisher, Sue Gagne,  Robbie  Garrison,
Carol  A.  Gomes, Aida Gonzalez, Melissa Gooley, Joan Grangenois-Thomas,
Lena L. Green,  DSW,  Prarthana  Gurung,  Jacqueline  S.  Harris,  Ed.D,
Patricia   Harrs,   Katie  Denny  Horowitz,  Luann  Horton-Murad,  Nancy
Houghton, Michelle Johnson, The  Honorable  Nancy  Kaboolian,  Tania  I.
Kinsella,  Nazneen  Latchana, Mary P. Leahy, MD, Kim Lichtenstein, Linda
Melton Mann, Melinda Marquart, Debbie Metz, Karen  Mihalyi,  Melissa  D.
Mohan,  Toni  Norton,  Tanya  Pedler,  Angelica  Perez-Delgado,  Mari A.
Potter, Terri Prezio, Sylvia M. Rowan, Marietta Small, Polly Spain, Abby
Stein, Yvonne Stennett, Erin  Tarbox,  Marion  Terenzio,  Ph.D,  Celeste
Terry,  Angela  Torres,  Helene Wallingford, and Barbara Wilkens as 2024
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; and

  WHEREAS, 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;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 2024 New York State Senate Women of Distinction; and be
it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the aforementioned Women of Distinction.