Honor Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme

Senate Resolution No. 716 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme 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 Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme 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; Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme is one such woman; and WHEREAS, Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme is an important and vital member of her North Hempstead community; for the last 14 years, she has provided legal pro bono work for both the Parent Resource Center, a not-for-profit mommy and me group in Port Washington, New York, and for Sensory Beans, a family facilitated, open-play sensory gym which provides a clean, safe, secure, indoor, sensory rich environment for children of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, This remarkable and compassionate woman enjoys helping others and is always willing to lend a hand wherever needed; through her tireless efforts she has truly made a difference in the lives of numerous families and individuals in her community; and WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to her community, and to those children with special needs, Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme was the recipient of the 2012 Outstanding Dedication to the Parent Resource Center Award; and WHEREAS, Through her hard work, quiet dignity and grace, Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme is a pillar in her community, proudly serving as a role model for all, especially to her cherished daughters; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme 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 Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme 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 Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme.