Honor Nancy Wright's Achievements

Senate Resolution No. 718 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Nancy Wright 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 Nancy Wright 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; Nancy Wright is one such woman; and WHEREAS, Born in the Midwest, Nancy Wright met her husband, Will, at Michigan State University where they both majored in speech and radio, a precursor to a television major; the couple moved to Port Washington, where they raised three sons; and WHEREAS, As a stay-at-home mom, Nancy Wright was actively involved with her children's lives as a Boy Scout leader, a class mother, and both a PTA officer and President; and WHEREAS, Nancy Wright has taken great pride in her Beacon Hill neighborhood, serving as President of the Beacon Hill's Women's Association and then the entire Beacon Hill Residents' Association; today, she is an active member of its Book Club; in this capacity, she hosts meetings at her house and encourages new residents of the neighborhood to join the Club; and WHEREAS, In the early 1990s, Nancy Wright held the position of President of Friends of the Port Washington Public Library, and for the past 25 years, she has served as its Vice President; throughout her tenure, she diligently works to ensure the passage of the Library's budget, and is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever needed; and WHEREAS, When she is not helping someone, Nancy Wright enjoys playing tennis and golf, making jewelry, and reading; she also plays her French horn in the Freeport Community Band; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Nancy Wright 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 Nancy Wright 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 Nancy Wright.