LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Margo T. Lewis upon the occasion of her
designation as a recipient of the Volunteer Leadership Award by the
American Cancer Society

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Margo T. Lewis
upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient of the Volunteer
Leadership Award by the American Cancer Society, to be celebrated on
Thursday, May 7, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This special Pink and Black Tie Gala will recognize outstand-
ing members of the Brooklyn community for their contributions to the
dynamic growth of Brooklyn as well as their commitment to the fight
against cancer; and
WHEREAS, Margo Lewis is one of New York's foremost event producers and
specialty cake designers; she now brings her considerable talent and
experience to 96Magnolia Inc., a foundation dedicated to supporting the
fight against cancer; as a two-time breast cancer survivor, she passion-
ately shares the America Cancer Society's commitment to educate the
Brooklyn community about the importance of cancer prevention and early
detection; and
WHEREAS, The 96Magnolia Show House: Where Wellness Lives will be the
centerpiece of an ambitious fundraising and awareness program to bring
health and wellness programming to the Brooklyn community and support
the work of the American Cancer Society; 96Magnolia will begin the Fall
of 2009 with a six-week show house featuring leaders in the worlds of
fashion and home design, and will then open its doors to the community
for ongoing workshops and programs promoting healthy lifestyles and
cancer prevention; and
WHEREAS, Based in Fort Greene, Margo Lewis' CAKE BLISS designs and
produces dozens of cakes a year for corporate and social events, as well
as for celebrity clients; she has produced events for such global compa-
nies as Moet & Chandon, Booz Allen & Hamilton, Conde Nast, Edleman
Worldwide as well as those on Seventh Avenue including Halston, YSL,
Tracy Reese, DIFFA and the CFDA; and
WHEREAS, A Queens, New York, native, Margo Lewis is a graduate of Pace
University with a degree in Marketing; she later attended Parson's
School of Design where she studied Floral, Interior Design and Event
Planning; and
WHEREAS, Margo Lewis' talent was recognized, and led to her nearly
two-decade tenure directing events for the Exhibition Center of
Parson's; while there, she acquired a Master's degree in Media Studies
and Film Production from New School University; and
WHEREAS, A mother of four children, Margo Lewis finds time to volun-
teer as Director of Events for Friends of BNS/BCS, as a Junior League
member, and as an American Cancer Society volunteer in her mission to be
present and make a difference for mankind; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Margo T. Lewis upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient

of the Volunteer Leadership Award by the American Cancer Society; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Margo T. Lewis.