LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Florence Forrester 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
Florence Forrester 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, Florence Forrester has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her
unwavering service to her community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Before retiring after many years of distinguished service to
Chemical Bank, Florence Forrester worked for several companies through-
out her esteemed career including States Marine Shipping and American
Export; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Florence Forrester 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, Florence Forrester was an active member of the Eastern Star
for 63 years, an organization dedicated to supporting the senior citi-
zen's home and nursery in Oriskany, New York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Florence Forrester served the Bay Ridge Deborah
Heart Foundation for 15 years; an exemplary leader, she was the Presi-
dent of this illustrious organization for more than six years; she was
also a 17-year member and past President of the Lutheran Medical Auxil-
iary; and
WHEREAS, An avid gardener, Florence Forrester was active with the Bay
Ridge Garden Club for 10 years; she volunteered on its Board, assisting
with membership, registration and fund-raising; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Florence Forrester has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Florence Forrester married the late James Forrester in 1945;
together, they had two daughters, Florence and Paula; today, Florence is
the proud grandmother of Scott and Meredith and has four great-grand-
children, Andrew, Ashton, Ethan and Emily; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Florence Forrester, 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 Florence Forrester 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 Florence Forrester.