Honor Nurse Debra McCoy

Senate Resolution No. 1099 BY: Senator MARCELLINO COMMENDING Debra Ann McCoy, RN upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Tri Community and Youth Agency on March 30, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New York is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those individuals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Debra Ann McCoy, RN upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Tri Community and Youth Agency to be celebrated at its Hall of Honor Cocktail Party and Dinner on Thursday,

March 30, 2017, at the Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, The Tri Community and Youth Agency is a private, not-for-profit community based agency dedicated to supporting the growth and development of youth and their families in the communities of Huntington, South Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor; and WHEREAS, For over three decades, the Tri Community and Youth Agency has provided a wide variety of educational, recreational, social, cultural, athletic, counseling and advocacy programs, and worked closely with businesses, school districts, law enforcement, community groups, government agencies and other local organizations; and WHEREAS, For 30 years, Debra Ann McCoy has served as a reliever of pain, a protector from harm, a healer where there is illness, and a nurturer of mind, body and spirit; and WHEREAS, Debra Ann McCoy has always demonstrated an innate ability to integrate both her extensive nursing knowledge and her wisdom of numerous years of experience into her daily practice; each day, she exudes a sense of caring which makes her patients and their families feel as though they are being cared for by an old friend; and WHEREAS, A quiet, yet dynamic leader, Debra Ann McCoy truly leads by example; she graciously serves as a mentor to less experienced nurses, exemplifying what high quality care looks like while making them feel valued and safe; her comforting presence on the unit brings a sense of calm and positivity even during the most challenging times; and WHEREAS, Always eager to learn and advance her career, Debra Ann McCoy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the Long Island University CW Post on January 20, 2017; and WHEREAS, Debra Ann McCoy has been a dedicated and valued member of her community for many years; she is a respected member of the National Council of Negro Women, and was recently inducted and ordained as an Elder at the Central Presbyterian Church in Huntington, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Debra Ann McCoy has served her patients with compassion and care; she has contributed to the maintenance and enhancement of the highest professional standards; sharing with others her knowledge and expertise, as well as her dedication and commitment to quality health care; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Debra Ann McCoy, RN upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Tri Community and Youth Agency; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Debra Ann McCoy, RN.