Honor Claire Shulman Award

Senate Resolution No. 681 BY: Senator COMRIE HONORING Claire Shulman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 1st Annual Jo-Ann Jones Award for Devoted Leadership by the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Claire Shulman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 1st Annual Jo-Ann Jones Award for Devoted Leadership by the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts to be celebrated at Flushing Town Hall's 40th Annual Gala on Thursday, June 6, 2019; and WHEREAS, Claire Shulman has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, Born February 23, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, Claire Shulman is the first woman in Queens history to serve as Queens Borough President; and WHEREAS, Claire Shulman worked as a Registered Nurse before beginning her illustrious political career in 1966, when she was appointed to a community board; she went on to become Queens Borough President Donald Manes' Director of Community Boards in 1972, and his Deputy in 1980; and WHEREAS, Claire Shulman was elected Borough President by a unanimous vote of the nine City Council members from Queens on March 12, 1986, the esteemed position she held until 2002; and WHEREAS, A true asset to the community, Claire Shulman serves as a member of the Board of Directors of New York Hospital Queens and St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; she also assisted the Queens Zoo in obtaining its first bald eagle; and WHEREAS, Claire Shulman and her husband, Melvin, are the proud parents of three children, Dr. Ellen S. Baker, Dr. Lawrence Shulman and the late Kim Shulman; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Claire Shulman has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Claire Shulman has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Claire Shulman, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Claire Shulman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 1st Annual Jo-Ann Jones Award for Devoted Leadership by the Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Claire Shulman.