Honor Laura Hull Today

Senate Resolution No. 1491 BY: Senator PHILLIPS HONORING Laura Hull upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library Workers Day WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across the great State of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions and individuals whose purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Laura Hull upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library Workers Day, to be celebrated on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Mineola, New York; and WHEREAS, National Library Workers Day (NLWD) is a day for library staff, users, administrators and friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers; and WHEREAS, On January 25, 2003, a resolution was proposed to recognize the hard work, dedication, and expertise of library support staff and librarians on the Tuesday of National Library Week, and to designate this day as National Library Workers Day; and WHEREAS, A lifelong library lover, Laura Hull has sat on the Board of The Friends of the Manhasset Public Library for eight years, the past three as its President; she is committed to working closely with the library to bring quality programming and resources to the Manhasset community; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the Library, Laura Hull has been an active member of the Manhasset Women's Coalition Against Breast Cancer, where she has just stepped down after five years on the Executive Board; and WHEREAS, Laura Hull has also worked closely with the St. Mary's parish youth group by accompanying them on mission trips and organizing fundraisers in the community; she spent 13 years co-leading a Girl Scout troop, and was very active with the School Community Association (SCA) while her children were of school age; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Brian, and their three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, The success of the Manhasset Public Library is in direct correlation to the efforts of Laura Hull, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the library and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Laura Hull; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Laura Hull upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library Workers Day; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Laura Hull.