LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Jamie Reddington upon the occasion of
her designation as THE LEADER 2009 Mother of the Year

WHEREAS, Individuals who devote their lives to raising their families to
enable them to build lives of dignity and self-worth are deserving of
the highest praise and recognition; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Reddington has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her love, competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor by THE LEADER, which
serves Freeport, New York, and its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Jamie
Reddington upon the occasion of her designation as THE LEADER 2009 Moth-
er of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Reddington is the proud mother of Kathleen, 23, Jordan,
21, and Margaret, 18, all of whom have grown to be loving and caring
individuals serving as a testament to their mother; and
WHEREAS, Nominated by her children, Jamie Reddington has dedicated her
life to raising her family; she proudly served on the PTA and was also a
class mom; she was always involved in her children's schooling as well
as their extracurricular activities, never missing a school concert,
musical or awards ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Jamie Reddington worked until 1986 and spent
the next 10 years as a stay-at-home mom; while juggling the responsibil-
ities of motherhood, she returned to school and graduated with a degree
in nursing from Nassau Community College in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Reddington is an extraordinary nurse who has given of
herself to her career unstintingly; realizing her potential, her first
employer quickly promoted her to head nurse, then to supervisor; she
then continued to advance until she became the Director of Nursing at
Central Island Healthcare, where she is responsible for hundreds of
patients and nurses; and
WHEREAS, Always working overtime, and even two jobs for some years,
Jamie Reddington never put her family on the back burner; she is
undoubtedly proud of all three of her children, serving as their biggest
supporter and number one fan; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Jamie Reddington takes pride
in her family and they, in turn, respect the value of motherhood; and
WHEREAS, Jamie Reddington represents a model of professional, communi-
ty and family life worthy of emulation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Jamie Reddington upon the occasion of her designation as THE
LEADER 2009 Mother of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jamie Reddington.