Bill Text: NY J02879 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Cathy Boddy and Lorraine Castanio upon the occasion of being named Merchants of the Year by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce on January 23, 2020

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-25 - ADOPTED [J02879 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02879-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2879

BY: Senator BROOKS

        HONORING  Cathy  Boddy  and Lorraine Castanio upon
        the occasion of being named Merchants of the Year by
        the Merrick Chamber of Commerce on January 23, 2020

  WHEREAS, A great community is only as great  as  those  persons  and
organizations   that   provide   exemplary   service,   whether  through
participation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement
in their profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime  of
good citizenship; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Cathy Boddy and Lorraine Castanio  upon  the  occasion  of  being  named
Merchants  of  the  Year  by  the Merrick Chamber of Commerce, which was
celebrated at its Annual Installation and  Awards  Dinner  on  Thursday,
January 23, 2020, at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Sisters  Cathy  Boddy and Lorraine Castanio have served as
positive influences on the business  community  of  Merrick,  New  York,
their quaint specialty clothing store, Cathy's Touch, on Merrick Avenue,
has been a commerce staple in the community for two decades; and

  WHEREAS,  Specializing  in  event  apparel  for both boys and girls,
Cathy's Touch has been the go-to store when looking  for  ensembles  and
accessories  for  a First Communion, Christening, baby-naming or wedding
party; two generations of Merrick Families have sought  their  beautiful
merchandise, outstanding tailoring and customer service; and

  WHEREAS,  Cathy  Boddy  and  Lorraine Castanio also participate in a
plethora of community events,  including  but  not  limited  to,  school
fairs,  festivals,  Halloween  parades,  the  SEPTA  fashion  shows, and
breakfast with Santa at Sacred Heart Church; and

  WHEREAS, Furthermore, they provide gift cards,  raffles  and  prizes
for  the  American Legion, Lions Club, temples, nursery schools, and PTA
groups; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout their careers, Cathy Boddy and Lorraine Castanio
have served their clientele and community  nobly;  together,  they  have
positively  contributed  to  the  well-being  of  all  the  citizens and
organizations in Merrick, New  York,  and  are  worthy  of  the  highest
praise; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cathy Boddy and Lorraine Castanio upon the occasion of being named
Merchants of the Year by the Merrick Chamber of Commerce on January  23,
2020; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cathy Boddy and Lorraine Castanio.