Honor Margaret Bores Induction

Senate Resolution No. 710 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Margaret Bores upon the occasion of being inducted into the 26th Annual May W. Newburger Women's Roll of Honor by the Town of North Hempstead, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those women of achievement within this great Empire State who have made strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through their model citizenship; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Margaret Bores upon the occasion of being inducted into the 26th Annual May W. Newburger Women's Roll of Honor by the Town of North Hempstead, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month, to be celebrated with a breakfast on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington, New York; and WHEREAS, Since 1994, North Hempstead has held the Women's Roll of Honor breakfast to honor women who have made a contribution to their community, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public or private efforts; Margaret Bores is one such woman; and WHEREAS, Margaret Bores, affectionately known as Margo, is a resident of Williston Park; she is a member of the American Arthritis Foundation and volunteers instructing and educating the seniors in the Williston, Albertson, and Herricks communities through health and fitness classes; and WHEREAS, A member of the American Cancer Society and a Breast Cancer Survivor herself, Margaret Bores lectures on the ABC's of detection and breast cancer awareness; she updates her expertise via Adelphi's New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program and by attending numerous symposiums; and WHEREAS, An active member of St. Aldan's parish, Margaret Bores is also a member of Catholic Daughters of America and the Rosary Alter Society; in addition, she is a Eucharistic Minister and has coached girl's CYO sports, winning numerous championships; and WHEREAS, Margaret Bores is a member of the Williston Park Senior Club and American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 144; this remarkable woman extends herself to make her community a better place to live by her knowledge and assistance on many health issues and by providing seniors with the importance of body mobility; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Margaret Bores 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 the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Margaret Bores upon the occasion of being inducted into the 26th Annual May W. Newburger Women's Roll of Honor by the Town of North Hempstead, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Margaret Bores.