LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Daphne Merkin upon the occasion of her
designation for special honor by The Guidance Center on June 10, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Daphne Merkin upon the occasion of her designation for special honor by
The Guidance Center at its Annual Gala on June 10, 2009, at the Glen
Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, New York; and
WHEREAS, A cultural critic, Daphne Merkin has made a name for herself
with her often unnerving candor and elegantly High/Low reflections on
issues of family, religion, depression, psychotherapy and sex; and
WHEREAS, Daphne Merkin was a staff writer for THE NEW YORKER for five
years, where she wrote a movie column, book reviews and numerous feature
articles, including "The Black Season," about her own experience with
depression; and
WHEREAS, Currently a contributing writer for THE NEW YORK TIMES MAGA-
ZINE and ELLE, Daphne Merkin has contributed to a variety of other
publications, including VOGUE, TRAVEL & LEISURE, ALLURE and BOOKFORUM;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Daphne Merkin is the author of two books, an
autobiographical novel, ENCHANTMENT, and DREAMING OF HITLER, a
collection of essays, and is at work on another, 22 MINUTES OF UNCONDI-
TIONAL LOVE; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Daphne Merkin and to wish her contin-
ued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Daphne Merkin upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by The Guidance Center on June 10, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Daphne Merkin.