Honor Carmen Lopez de Linero

March 23, 2019 WHEREAS, Women's History Month, celebrated each year in March, is a time to reflect upon and pay tribute to the women of our State and Nation for their contributions to their communities and their professions; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that women of every economic, ethnic, and religious background have made significant contributions to their community and to the State of New York, and it is appropriate to recognize them and to publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Carmen Lopez de Linero upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the 3rd Annual Women's History Month Celebration on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at The Rye Arts Center, Rye, New York; and WHEREAS, A resident of Harrison, New York, Carmen Lopez de Linero has truly devoted herself to the welfare of her community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Carmen Lopez de Linero was born on April 15, 1963, in Mexico City; as a young girl, she observed the dedication and hard work of her father, as well as the welcoming generosity and kindness of her mother, and thus began her interest in serving others; and WHEREAS, During this time, Carmen Lopez de Linero devoted herself to the well-being of those around her and began teaching reading and writing to illiterate members of her hometown community; and WHEREAS, Carmen Lopez de Linero and her family immigrated to the United States in 1997, when her husband's job took the couple and their daughters to Miami, Florida; the family then moved to Paris, France for three years before settling in Harrison in 2007; and WHEREAS, One year later, Carmen Lopez de Linero began volunteering with the Salesians of Don Bosco in Port Chester, where she distributed food and clothing to those in need; in July of 2016, she was asked to take charge of the organization's Outreach Program; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Carmen Lopez de Linero currently educates adults at La Plaza de Paulo, teaching English as a second language, computer skills, Spanish for English-speakers, and basic literacy in Spanish; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband and their daughters, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Carmen Lopez de Linero has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Carmen Lopez de Linero upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the 3rd Annual Women's History Month Celebration on March 23, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Carmen Lopez de Linero.