Honor Muriel Neufeld Posthumously

Senate Resolution No. 720 BY: Senator KAPLAN CONGRATULATING Muriel Neufeld posthumously 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 Muriel Neufeld posthumously 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; Muriel Neufeld was such a woman; and WHEREAS, Born Muriel Newmark on February 9, 1920, she studied sociology at Adelphi College; in 1941, she married Stanley Neufeld and together, they raised two sons, Peter and Russell; and WHEREAS, Muriel Neufeld was an important and vital member of her North Hempstead community as a tireless social justice advocate; and WHEREAS, A lifelong member of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island, Muriel Neufeld dedicated her life to the greater good of humanity; as Chair of its Educational Platform, she was instrumental in bringing numerous renowned speakers to Garden City, New York; and WHEREAS, Muriel Neufeld truly lived by her mantra, "if you believe something is wrong and unfair, don't just criticize it, do something about it."; she helped establish a child care center for the Nassau Family Court and co-founded the Long Island Bail Commission; and WHEREAS, Through her hard work and perseverance, Muriel Neufeld was a pillar in her community, proudly serving as a role model for all, especially her two sons; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Muriel Neufeld 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 Muriel Neufeld posthumously 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 the family of Muriel Neufeld.