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This resolution commemorates the 8th Annual Gerritsen Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade and honors Elizabeth Hanson as Irish Woman of the Year.
Why it matters
Highlights the importance of community leadership and volunteerism. by recognizing Elizabeth Hanson’s extensive involvement in organizing local events and cultural activities, demonstrating the value of active citizenship at the neighborhood level.
Underscores the ongoing cultural contributions of Irish-Americans. , using the parade and the honor given to Hanson to celebrate the broader impact of Irish heritage and traditions in New York and the United States.
Serves as an example of legislative recognition of local heritage events. , affirming the role of official bodies in promoting cultural pride, intergenerational connection, and the public acknowledgment of community builders.
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Senate Resolution No. 1008 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMEMORATING the 8th Annual Gerritsen Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 18, 2017, and honoring Elizabeth Hanson upon the occasion of her designation as Irish Woman of the Year WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 1008 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMEMORATING the 8th Annual Gerritsen Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 18, 2017, and honoring Elizabeth Hanson upon the occasion of her designation as Irish Woman of the Year WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time to celebrate the rich heritage of the Irish people, unlimited in their contribution to this State and Nation; and WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day Parade reflects and records the ongoing history of the United States and Ireland and provides an opportunity for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 8th Annual Gerritsen Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 18, 2017, and honoring Elizabeth Hanson upon the occasion of her designation as Irish Woman of the Year, to be held in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Hanson, affectionately known as Lilly-Beth, is a lifelong resident of Gerritsen Beach; a graduate of New York University's Therapeutic Recreation Program, Lilly-Beth works with the elderly and children as a Music and Drama Specialist; in addition, Lilly-Beth Hanson has been contributing her talents as Gerritsen Beach's unofficial entertainer and theatrical director; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Lilly-Beth Hanson helped organize the Gerritsen Beach Cares Halloween and Street Festivals, orchestrated the resurrection of the local Marching Band, and was an integral part of the team that saved Kiddie Beach; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Roger, their two children, Roger Francis, Mollyann (Pat), and her granddaughter Julie Rose, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her accomplishments; and WHEREAS, The St. Patrick's Day Parade celebrates the spirit, purity and strength of the Irish culture and its fine traditions; and WHEREAS, Through this heartfelt and compassionate expression, as well as through their sustained commitment to the cultural vitality of their Irish heritage, the Irish-American people of Kings County and the State of New York bear witness to the deep faith and love of humanity which is their rich tradition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 8th Annual Gerritsen Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade on
March 18, 2017, and honoring Elizabeth Hanson upon the occasion of her designation as Irish Woman of the Year; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Elizabeth Hanson.
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