LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The League of Women Voters of Nassau
County upon the occasion of celebrating the 90th Anniversary of League
of Women Voters

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations of the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The League
of Women Voters of Nassau County upon the occasion of celebrating the
90th Anniversary of League of Women Voters in the spirit of Women's
History Month on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in West Hempstead, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters was formed after two women's
organizations worked from the Civil War era through World War I seeking
the right to vote; after constant lobbying and protesting, on February
14, 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, One of the League of Women Voters' founders, Carrie Chapman
Catt challenged the new organization to "finish the fight" and work to
end all discrimination against women; today, The League of Women Voters
works to effect change on a wide variety of issues in areas such as
representative government, international relations, natural resources,
education and social policy; and
WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of Nassau County is comprised of
six local Leagues, including: Central Nassau, East Nassau, Great Neck,
Greater Five Towns, Long Beach, and Port Washington-Manhasset; and
WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters of Nassau County focuses on issues
pertinent to the County and its members strive to educate themselves and
the public through yearly meetings covering a wide variety of topics;
and
WHEREAS, In light of its commitment, dedication, and successful
efforts, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to extend its highest
commendation to The League of Women Voters of Nassau County; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The League of Women Voters of Nassau County upon the occasion of
celebrating the 90th Anniversary of League of Women Voters; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The League of Women Voters of Nassau County Co-Presidents
Paula Blum and Deborah Shichtman.