Bill Text: NY J02917 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 2917 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commemorating the induction of five new inductees into the New York State Senate's Historical Women of Distinction 2020 exhibit

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-27 - ADOPTED [J02917 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J02917-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 2917

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

        COMMEMORATING  the induction of four new inductees
        into the New York State Senate's Historical Women of
        Distinction 2020 exhibit

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge and
celebrate individuals and events  of  historic  significance  which  add
vitality,  sensitivity,  understanding  and inspiration to the diversity
and value of the people of this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Women of every economic, ethnic  and  religious  background
have  made significant contributions that are reflected in our cultural,
social,  educational,  industrial  and  economic  diversity,  and   have
contributed  in  many ways, including as writers, educators, scientists,
heads  of  state,  politicians,   civil   rights   crusaders,   artists,
entertainers,     businesswomen,     military    personnel,    aviators,
entrepreneurs,   philanthropists,   health   professionals,   engineers,
religious leaders, judges, lawyers, law enforcement personnel, athletes,
mothers, nurturers and the building blocks of our communities; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is the purpose of this Legislative Body to induct four
new honorees for the year 2020: the first U.S. citizen to  be  canonized
and   the   patron  saint  of  immigrants  St.  Francis  Xavier  Cabrini
(1859-1917);  jazz  legend  Billie  Holiday  (1915-1959);  environmental
advocate and woodswoman Anne LaBastille (1933-2011); and social activist
and poet Audre Lorde (1934-1992); and

  WHEREAS,  Women  who have become part of New York's lasting heritage
by fighting against stereotypes, prejudice and seemingly  insurmountable
obstacles, include: Sojourner Truth (1797-1883), former slave and famous
activist;  Harriet  Tubman  (1820-1913),  best-known  "conductor" of the
Underground Railroad and promoter of black education and women's rights;
suffragettes Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906)  and  Elizabeth  Cady  Stanton
(1815-1902); world renowned folk artist Grandma Moses (1860-1961); famed
reporter  Nellie  Bly (1867-1922); Sybil Ludington (1761-1839), known as
the  "female  Paul  Revere";  Barbara  McClintock   (1901-1992),   Nobel
Prize-winning  genetic scientist; and "First Lady of the World," Eleanor
Roosevelt (1884-1962); 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,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the induction of four new inductees into the New York  State
Senate's Historical Women of Distinction 2020 exhibit; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the National Women's Hall of Fame and the New York  State
Division for Women.