Honor Betsy Liegey Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 4054 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING Betsy Liegey upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington on March 16, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would 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 Betsy Liegey upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington to be celebrated at its 50th Anniversary Gala on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Leonard's Palozzo in Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, For the last five decades, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington has strived to improve the quality of life in its community, educate its residents about the environment and its impact on health, and develop policy and planning initiatives; and WHEREAS, Betsy Liegey has enjoyed a 25-year career in advertising working at various agencies in California, Minneapolis, and New York; she has created award winning campaigns for such brands as BMW, The New York Times, Macy's, Hilton and P&G; and WHEREAS, Recently, Betsy Liegey and her partner established THE GO LAB, a firm which propels brands forward through the art and science of human understanding by helping companies connect as deeply as possible with their most important asset, their customers; and WHEREAS, A resident of Port Washington, New York, since 2003, Betsy Liegey is an important and active part of her community as a vital member of Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington; she assists with the environmental education programs, and was instrumental in creating the Green Team, which acknowledges students for their deeds, and in turn, motivating others to do the same; and WHEREAS, As the Chair of the Beautification Committee, Betsy Liegey led the Give a Litter Bit campaign to encourage all residents and business owners to keep Port Washington's streets clean and free of debris and garbage; and WHEREAS, Betsy Liegey also serves as co-Chair of the Town Mural Project which diligently works to transform blank walls into eye-catching art along Main Street; and WHEREAS, When she is not working or helping someone, Betsy Liegey loves to spend time outside, whether it is tending to her garden, or kayaking on the water with her family; she is also learning to paint and play paddle tennis; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, John, and their two sons, Jack and Will, all of whom have shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Betsy Liegey upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington on March