Honor Ellen Dressner's Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 713 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Ellen Dressner 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 Ellen Dressner 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; Ellen Dressner is one such woman; and WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner is a very important assets to the Great Neck South High School Robotics Team; and WHEREAS, FIRST Robotics Team 2638 is part of the FIRST Robotics competition, where students come together to build a robot; over the past eight years, Ellen Dressner has devoted her time and energies into making FIRST Team 2638 prosper; and WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner is instrumental in the organization of all fundraising events that benefit Team 2638 as well as provides the members with both meals and snacks during build season; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Ellen Dressner works diligently behind the scenes volunteering as Team 2638's NEMO, the non-engineering mentor, so the North Hempstead community understands the importance of STEM education; and WHEREAS, Under her skillful leadership, Team 2638 has been able to travel to local elementary and middle schools in an effort to teach younger students the application of science and technology; and WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner has also helped Team 2638 achieve the goal of FIRST: inspiring students to become science and technology leaders and innovators for the Robotics Team and the community; and WHEREAS, With Ellen Dressner's assistance, FIRST Team 2638 has won countless awards at the regional and international level; recently, the team won both the Chairman's Award and the Engineering Inspiration Award, the two most prestigious honors; and WHEREAS, When not mentoring during competitions, Ellen Dressner spends her time training team members in public speaking so they are able to speak with confidence not only in front of judges but in life; and WHEREAS, Recently, Ellen Dressner initiated a two-week long leadership training program, established to enhance productivity and efficiency during build season and to teach students how to be leaders in all aspects of their lives; and WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner is truly a positive role model for her students, especially her female scholars, themselves aspiring to be mentors; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Ellen Dressner 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 Ellen Dressner 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 Ellen Dressner.