Honor Elizabeth Johnson's Service

Senate Resolution No. 717 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Elizabeth Johnson 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 Elizabeth Johnson 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; Elizabeth Johnson is one such woman; and WHEREAS, Elizabeth Johnson is an important and vital member of her North Hempstead community; she has volunteered her time and energies to numerous worthy organizations including the Science Museum of Long Island, Kamp Kiwanis, and Project Self-Esteem, where she taught children how to respect one another; and WHEREAS, As a member of the Manhasset School Community Association Executive Board, Elizabeth Johnson approved new groups such as Project Share and Planet Manhasset, and expanded the Manhasset High School cafeteria; and WHEREAS, For the last six years, Elizabeth Johnson has diligently worked to obtain funding and communicate the message of the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse to the public; last year, she helped create a food drive, and collected clean towels, provisions and food for those who have fallen on difficult times at the Interfaith Nutrition Network; 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, Through her hard work, quiet dignity and grace, Elizabeth Johnson is a pillar in her community, proudly serving as a role model for all; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Elizabeth Johnson 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 Elizabeth Johnson 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 Elizabeth Johnson.