Assembly Resolution No. 199 BY: M. of A. Cook HONORING Angela Gilmore-Manning upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, on March 24, 2019 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 Angela G. Manning upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, to be celebrated at its Prestigious Women's Gala on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Floral Terrace, Floral Park, New York; and WHEREAS, Angela Marie Gilmore was born in Queens, New York, the eldest daughter of the late Elsie S. Gilmore and the late Bishop Roy L. Gilmore, Sr.; and WHEREAS, From a young age, Angela Gilmore-Manning was an active leader within her community, serving on the children's choir, and teaching Sunday school as well as Vacation Bible School at the St. Luke Baptist Church of Laurelton, New York; and WHEREAS, Angela Gilmore-Manning earned a degree in community health relations at York College; during this time, she gave tirelessly of her time and energies to various health initiatives and clinics within the Queens community; and WHEREAS, Having grown up around her family's business, Roy L. Gilmore's Funeral Home, Inc., Angela Gilmore-Manning went on to receive a degree in Mortuary Science from the prestigious American Academy McAllister Institute; and WHEREAS, Today, Angela Gilmore-Manning continues to serve the community faithfully as President of Roy L. Gilmore's Funeral Home, Inc.; family owned and operated for more than 70 years, the business is currently located on Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, New York; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Angela Gilmore-Manning has dedicated her life to serving families with the highest level of compassion, dignity, respect and understanding; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 38 years, David, and their three daughters, Nicole, Naomi and Grace, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Angela Gilmore-Manning has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Angela Gilmore-Manning upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, on March 24, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Angela Gilmore-Manning.