 
Senate Resolution No. 3245
 
BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS
 
        CONGRATULATING  the  2020  New York State Women of
        Distinction
 
  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge and
celebrate Women of Distinction who  significantly  add  inspiration  and
encouragement to the people of this great Empire State; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The New York State Senate Women of Distinction program was
created in 1998 as part of our  state  celebration  of  Women's  History
Month to honor exemplary women from across New York State whose singular
professional  or  personal  achievements,  commitment  to excellence and
accomplishments merit special recognition; honorees  are  selected  from
nominations submitted from across the state; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Women  of  every economic, ethnic and religious background
have made  significant  contributions  that  are  reflected  across  all
aspects of society; and
 
  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
individuals  of  remarkable  character  who  have  shown  initiative and
commitment in constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves,  as  well
as acting as role models to all women in their community; and
 
  WHEREAS,  On  behalf  of  the  New  York  State  Senate, I take this
opportunity to congratulate Holly Anderson, Donna  Beal,  Eva  Benedict,
Winsome  Black-Batten, Carol Blackburn, Evonne Capers, Megan Castellano,
MPA, Adrienne Ciampi,  Denise  Civiletti,  Rabbi  Judy  Cohen-Rosenberg,
Aracelia  Cook,  Kelly  Craig,  Kadie Curry, Mallory Delaney, Jacqueline
Delmont, MD, Saeeda Lesley Dunston, Phyllis  D.  Ellis,  RN,  Lily  Fan,
Leslie  Feinberg,  Eileen  Fisher,  Anne D. Gioia, Barbara Goodman, Rizy
Horowitz, Maria Ingrassia, Princella Jamerson, Cass Johnson, RN,  Krista
Jones,  Lawana  Y. Jones, Dawn Kelly, Abeda Khanam, Patricia Klimkewicz,
CAPT, Ph.D., Gina Lieneck, Joyce Maddalone, Assistant Chief  Martine  N.
Materasso,  Colleen McQueen, RN, Courtney Love' Miller, Varnese Ann Mims
Molina, Vanessa Moschak, Ngozi N. Moses, MSc, Kate  Munzinger,  Rhiannon
Navin,  Marianne  Nicolosi,  Tonya  Ores, Dolores Orr, Daisy Paez, Diane
Cameron Pascone, Bessie Patterson, Lynne Ruda,  Lois  Schwaeber,  Lauren
Shields,  Margaret  Snyder,  Jaclyn  M. Tacoronte, Antonia P. Rettaliata
Tepe, Camelia Tepelus,  Zulmilena  Then,  Elsia  Vasquez,  Sally  Roesch
Wagner,  Ph.D.,  and Melba Wilson as 2020 New York State Senate Women of
Distinction; and
 
  WHEREAS, Women have become part of New York's  lasting  heritage  by
fighting  against  stereotypes,  prejudice, and seemingly insurmountable
obstacles; and
 
  WHEREAS, From the women's suffrage movement just over 150 years  ago
to  the  present  day,  women have played and continue to play a crucial
role in adding strength, understanding, and inspiration to the diversity
and quality of life of the people of the State of New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, New York State has been, and continues to be, the  home  to
many distinguished women who have made their mark in history as pioneers
 
in  their field, therefore laying the foundation for women after them to
succeed; and
 
  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes that New York State is the
home  to  countless  women who are strong and colorful threads, vital to
the fabric of our rich heritage, who have contributed, and  continue  to
add  to  the  advancement  of  our culture through their traditional and
non-traditional roles in society; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, 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;
and be it further
 
  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the aforementioned Women of Distinction.
2020 - Women of Distinction

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