Honor Marjorie Elitzer Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1205 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Marjorie Elitzer upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Two Together, Inc. on April 30, 2019 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marjorie Elitzer upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Two Together, Inc. at its 18th Annual Cooks for Kids event on Tuesday,

April 30, 2019; and WHEREAS, Two Together is a free after-school and summer reading and writing program which has been operating a high need community in the South End of Albany, New York, since 1997; this vital organization strengthens children's social, cultural and intellectual growth through improved language and literacy skills in a safe environment which fosters a life-long love and enthusiasm for learning; and WHEREAS, Marjorie Elitzer was born in 1917 to a warm and loving family who believed in education; despite the Depression, her father still sent their three children to college; and WHEREAS, After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Elmira College in

1939, Marjorie Elitzer began her illustrious career in education as an interim English teacher for Johnstown High School; and WHEREAS, During her second year of teaching, she met and married Hillard Elitzer, who served as an Army Air Force Combat Intelligence Officer during World War II; together the couple raised three talented and successful sons; and WHEREAS, Despite the pressure to take a permanent teaching position, Marjorie Elitzer remained a substitute teacher, working in every discipline and providing constancy to both teachers and students; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Marjorie Elitzer served as a Girl Scout leader, Treasurer of Hudson Valley Girl Scouts, Cub Scout Den Mother, Albany County Dispute Mediator and Board Member, and CASA volunteer; and WHEREAS, In addition, she became a Literacy Volunteer and founded the EG Cooperative Pre-School, which gained New York State Board of Regents certification; and WHEREAS, In 2002, Marjorie Elitzer began serving as a tutor at Two Together, where she drew comfort and joy from the children she helped; she was asked to join the Board of Directors and remained a staunch supporter of this vital organization until the age of 102; and WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, the late Hillard, with her throughout have been her three sons, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Marjorie Elitzer has displayed throughout her life; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Marjorie Elitzer upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Two Together, Inc. on April 30, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Marjorie Elitzer.