LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The League of Women Voters of Nassau
County upon the occasion of celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the
passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote

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 the passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the
right to vote in the spirit of Women's History Month, to be celebrated
on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in West Hempstead, New York; and
WHEREAS, One of the League of Women Voters' founders, Carrie Chapman
Catt challenged the organization to end all discrimination against
women; she established the organization in 1920, just six months before
the ratification of the 19th Amendment after more than 70 years of
struggle to achieve the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, On August 26, 1920, the Secretary of State signed the procla-
mation enacting the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote; this
special day is also recognized as Women's Equality Day; 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 the passage of the 19th Amendment
granting women the right to vote; 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.