Bill Text: NY K00671 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Celebrating the life and accomplishments of Margaret R. Johnston
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-06-07 - adopted [K00671 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-K00671-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 671 BY: M. of A. Lupardo CELEBRATING the life and accomplishments of Margaret R. Johnston, staunch supporter of women's rights, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Margaret R. Johnston of Binghamton, New York, died on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the age of 74; friends, colleagues and family members will gather together on Sunday, June 25, 2023, to share memories and pay tribute to a remarkable woman who greatly contributed to the advancement of our culture at Atomic Tom's in her beloved hometown; and WHEREAS, Margaret Ruth Johnston, affectionately known to many as Peg, was born to Ruth (Freeman) and Robert Clark Johnston in Binghamton, where she lived her entire life; and WHEREAS, Margaret R. Johnston distinguished herself in her profession and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of her community; and WHEREAS, This remarkable woman truly strived to make her community a better place for its residents to live, work, play and learn by volunteering her time and energy to numerous local organizations such as VINES and SHIFT; she also co-founded the binghamton bridge, and maintained its website and worked on the weekly newsletters for years; and WHEREAS, A woman of many passions and interests, Margaret R. Johnston was actively involved in the Center for Gender, Art, and Culture; Cooperative Gallery 213 and the Department of Public Art Project which has contributed many murals to the Triple Cities; and WHEREAS, Margaret R. Johnston was a strong supporter of women's rights and their reproductive choices and served as the voice of many as Executive Director of the Southern Tier Women's Services in Vestal, New York, President of the Abortion Conversation Projects, founder and President of the National Coalition of Abortion Providers, and founder of the Abortion Care Network and served as Board President from 2008-2010; and WHEREAS, In addition, Margaret R. Johnston maintained the Elisabeth Freeman online archive which was devoted to the famous suffragette and civil rights worker; and WHEREAS, Margaret R. Johnston is survived by one nephew, Ken Johnston; one niece, Susan Jenkins; and her best friends, Luba Djurdjinovic, Claudia Stallman and Laurie Ryan, as well as numerous colleagues who will long cherish her memory; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Margaret R. Johnston leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Margaret R. Johnston, staunch supporter of women's rights, distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Margaret R. Johnston.