Bill Text: NY J02467 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Brittany Schiavone upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the National L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-01-14 - ADOPTED [J02467 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02467-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2467

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        HONORING  Brittany  Schiavone upon the occasion of
        her designation as recipient of the National L'Oreal
        Paris Women of Worth Award

  WHEREAS, Individuals and  organizations  devoted  to  improving  the
quality  of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and
self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly  proud  to  honor  Brittany
Schiavone  upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation as recipient of the
National L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Award; and

  WHEREAS, L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth honors extraordinary women who
selflessly  volunteer  their  time  to  serve  their  communities;   the
signature  philanthropic  program embodies the L'Oreal Paris belief that
'Every Woman Is Worth It' by elevating women who find beauty  in  giving
back; Brittany Schiavone is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Drawing  on  her  own  experiences  as  a  woman with Down
syndrome, Brittany Schiavone, a 30-year-old from Huntington,  New  York,
founded  Brittany's  Baskets  of  Hope (BBoH), a non-profit organization
dedicated to bringing information,  support  and  guidance  to  families
welcoming babies with Down syndrome into their lives; and

  WHEREAS,  Under  the  luminous direction of Brittany Schiavone, this
vital  organization  delivers  handmade  baskets  of  baby   items   and
information  about  Down  syndrome,  including  Brittany's own story, to
instill hope in the face of uncertainty; and

  WHEREAS, Since its inception in October of 2016, BBoH has  delivered
more  than  800  baskets  to families in 49 states across the country to
celebrate the birth of their babies; and

  WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, Brittany's Baskets  of  Hope
is  dedicated  to  encouraging all people with Down syndrome to stand in
their power and show the world what they're made of; and

  WHEREAS, As the founder of  BBoH,  Brittany  Schiavone  is  truly  a
testament  to  the success of individuals living with Down syndrome, and
her story continues to help countless parents  envision  bright  futures
for their children; 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
Brittany  Schiavone, 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 Brittany  Schiavone  upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation  as

recipient  of the National L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Award; and be it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Brittany Schiavone.