2009-J4148
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Lu Ann Campbell upon the occasion of
being honored on March 11, 2010, in conjunction with Women's History
Month in the State of New York
WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through both their tradi-
tional and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those illustrious women within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their 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 Lu
Ann Campbell upon the occasion of being honored on Thursday, March 11,
2010, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York, at a special event to be held at the Bay Ridge Manor, Bay Ridge,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the State of New York officially sets aside time
to recognize the unique contributions that women have made to this great
Empire State and its society; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Lu Ann Campbell has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her profession and
community; and
WHEREAS, Lu Ann Campbell is the owner/operator of "Going In Style," a
small yet very successful hair salon in operation since 1979, which is
located at 1862 Bath Avenue in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, In her 30 years as proprietor, Lu Ann Campbell's attendance
and dedication have been exemplary despite many obstacles and adversity;
and
WHEREAS, Lu Ann Campbell has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors, and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Always wearing a smile, Lu Ann Campbell's enthusiasm, kind-
ness and unselfish display of love are shared with all; for her clients
who are incapacitated or have failing health, she travels to them,
whether it be in their home, a hospital or a nursing facility, her
generosity escapes no one; and
WHEREAS, Lu Ann Campbell is also widely-known for operating an
outstanding food concession stand at numerous events located in her
local community and throughout the city, providing quality products and
unsurpassed service; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Lu Ann Campbell has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, who feels privi-
leged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Lu Ann Campbell, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Lu Ann Campbell upon the occasion of being honored on March 11,
2010, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lu Ann Campbell.