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J1035Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Rhina Arevalo Locally

Official title

“Honoring Rhina Arevalo upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center”

Sponsor Elaine PhillipsSD-7
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Rhina Arevalo for her dedicated service and special recognition by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the impact of immigrants in local communities. Rhina Arevalo’s journey from El Salvador to becoming a leader in Port Washington underscores the significant contributions immigrants make to community life and local organizations.

  2. Emphasizes the value of community service beyond professional roles. Arevalo’s recognition isn’t just for her job titles, but for her personal dedication, leadership, and the positive influence she’s had on families and children in the area.

  3. Serves as a role model for civic engagement and lifelong learning. The resolution draws attention to Arevalo’s diverse achievements—from teaching, outreach, and management to advancing her education and becoming a nurse—showing the importance of continuous personal and professional growth.

  4. Promotes the preservation of community history and legacy. By officially recording Arevalo’s contributions in the legislative record, the resolution ensures that her efforts are remembered and valued by future generations.

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Honor Rhina Arevalo Locally

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Elaine Phillips

Senator · Senate District 7

Chair, EthicsChair, Ethics And Internal GovernanceChair, Ethics And Internal Governance CommitteeChair, Infrastructure And Capital Investment

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1035 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Rhina Arevalo upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1035 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Rhina Arevalo upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Rhina Arevalo has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rhina Arevalo upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center, to be celebrated at its Annual Gala on Friday, March 24, 2017; and WHEREAS, For more than 35 years, the Parent Resource Center (PRC) has been an integral part of the Port Washington community, bringing together families with young children to play, learn, grow, and make life-long friendships; and WHEREAS, Rhina Arevalo served the Port Washington Parent Resource Center as Office Manager and Outreach Coordinator for many years, during which time she was instrumental in the substantial advancement of the program; in addition, she taught Spanish for Kids; and WHEREAS, With an Associate's degree in Health Information Technologies from Molloy College, Rhina Arevalo currently serves as a Registered Nurse; and WHEREAS, Rhina Arevalo came to the United States from El Salvador, and has made her home in Port Washington for the past 19 years; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two children, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Rhina Arevalo has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Rhina Arevalo, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Rhina Arevalo upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Port Washington Parent Resource Center; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Rhina Arevalo.

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