LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Dr. Zelle Andrews upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition as recipient of the
Myron Isaacs Community Service Award by the New York Civil Liberties
Union

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose lives, personal endeavors and community
service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and
family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Dr. Zelle Andrews upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Myron Isaacs Community Service Award by
the New York Civil Liberties Union; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated on Thursday, May 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Zelle Andrews has spent a lifetime as an advocate, activ-
ist, pioneer and leader in the struggle for women's rights, for the
rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, and for
senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Focusing on women's rights issues, Dr. Zelle Andrews has held
prominent positions in the National Organization of Women (NOW); she
served as Secretary and then President of the Westchester New York Chap-
ter, delegate to and then President of New York State NOW, and as a
member of the NOW National Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Zelle Andrews was named 1998 Westchester
Woman of the Year, and in 2000 she was recognized by the NYCLU for her
leadership in helping to create the Westchester County Human Rights
Commission; she was a founder of the Westchester Women's Agenda, and a
sponsor of the Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Zelle Andrews was also appointed as the Westchester Coun-
ty Liaison to the lesbian and gay community, and was President of both
the LOFT: The Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, Inc., and Rain-
bow Alliance of Westchester; and
WHEREAS, A Ph.D. in history from the University of Hawaii, Dr. Zelle
Andrews was a co-founder and President of Hawaii's Women's Liberation, a
founding member of the Hawaii Women's Political Caucus, and a co-founder
of the Honolulu Chapter of NOW; she was also appointed by the Governor
of Hawaii to serve on the Hawaii State Commission on the Status of
Women; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the period of her volunteer and community service,
a period of constructive involvement, Dr. Zelle Andrews has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of her colleagues, family, and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Zelle Andrews has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Dr. Zelle Andrews upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Myron Isaacs Community Service
Award by the New York Civil Liberties Union; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Zelle Andrews.