LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Suzy D. Sonenberg upon the occasion of
receiving the Abraham Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award from ERASE
Racism on June 2, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body. is justly proud to commend
Suzy D. Sonenberg upon the occasion of receiving the Abraham Krasnoff
Courage and Commitment Award from ERASE Racism at a special event to be
held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at Carlyle on the Green, Bethpage, New
York; and
WHEREAS, ERASE Racism bestows this most prestigious award upon an
individual who shares the organization's zeal for racial equity and who,
in the spirit of Abe Krasnoff, is making a difference in the fight
against racism; and
WHEREAS, Suzy D. Sonenberg, Executive Director of the Long Island
Community Foundation, is being recognized for her courageous role in
encouraging the Foundation to take on the challenge of addressing racial
segregation and inequity on Long Island and for her continuing support
of ERASE Racism; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Suzy D. Sonenberg has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession; and
WHEREAS, As Executive Director of the Long Island Community Founda-
tion, Suzy D. Sonenberg is responsible for funding nonprofit organiza-
tions addressing critical issues in the community, as well as for iden-
tifying service gaps where existing and emerging needs are not being
adequately addressed; and
WHEREAS, Through her work and collaboration with others, Suzy D.
Sonenberg has advanced solutions to regional challenges, which have
resulted in the creation of the Long Island Fund for Women and Girls,
ERASE Racism, Sustainable Long Island and the Early Years Institute; and
WHEREAS, Suzy D. Sonenberg has also been the driving force behind
capacity building for Long Island's nonprofit organizations since 1988,
first through the Long Island Technical Assistance Center (LITAC),
established by and housed at the Community Foundation and ultimately by
assisting in the development of the Long Island Center for Nonprofit
Leadership at Adelphi University's School of Social Work; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Suzy
D. Sonenberg over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Suzy D. Sonenberg upon the occasion of receiving the Abraham
Krasnoff Courage and Commitment Award from ERASE Racism; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Suzy D. Sonenberg.