Honor Jagger Foundation's Service

Senate Resolution No. 1030 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING The Angela and Scott Jagger Foundation upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the quality and character of life in the communities of New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Angela and Scott Jagger Foundation upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington to be celebrated at its Annual Gala Dinner on Friday,

March 17, 2017, at Leonard's of Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, Since 1968, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington has been dedicated to creating a strong, unified and sustainable community in Port Washington, New York, and its surrounding areas; and WHEREAS, Each year, at its Annual Gala Dinner, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington proudly honors those individuals who have worked to support its mission of helping to make Port Washington an outstanding community in which to live and work; and WHEREAS, Angela and Scott Jagger have always had an interest in giving back to the community; as a Professor of Education at New York University (NYU), Angela Jagger co-founded and directed the University's Reading Recovery Project, served as a literacy consultant to State Departments of Education and school districts across the country, and held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations, including President of the National Conference on Research in Language and Literacy; and WHEREAS, Scott Jagger proudly served his country as a trained Japanese Interpreter with the Army Ground Forces during World War II; after his discharge, he studied Asian Civilizations at the University of Michigan; and WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Scott Jagger changed career paths to computer programming, becoming the National Systems and Data Processing Manager at United Parcel Service (UPS), where he worked for 30 years; in addition, he served on President Reagan's Grace Commission; and WHEREAS, Since Angela Jagger's retirement from NYU, she has devoted her time and energy to working with non-profit organizations which serve diverse communities; she participated on the Board of Directors of Women on the Job and Literacy Volunteers of New York City and a founding member of the Belmont Child Care Association; and WHEREAS, In addition, Angela Jagger was elected to the Adelphi University Board of Trustees in September of 2008, and is a trustee of the Family and Children's Association; from 2003-2004, she served on the Board of Directors and was co-President of Port Washington's Historic Community and Performing Arts Center, Landmark on Main Street; and WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community, Angela Jagger was the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Alumna Award by the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development; and WHEREAS, The Angela and Scott Jagger Foundation was established by the Jagger family to further their support for those in need by improving the quality of life through education, the performing arts, and social services that benefit children, their families, and the communities in which they live; and WHEREAS, Since its inception in 2008, The Angela and Scott Jagger Foundation has provided grants to more than 20 non-profit organizations throughout Long Island and the New York metropolitan area, including Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington; and WHEREAS, For their dedication to the community, Angela and Scott Jagger were honored for their contributions to Landmark Theater and the larger community; and WHEREAS, Angela and Scott Jagger have been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and have always given of their time unstintingly; as strong proponents of free educational programming, they have helped to create and now underwrite the popular Conversations from Main Street series; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The Angela and Scott Jagger Foundation upon the occasion of its designation for special recognition by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Angela and Scott Jagger.