LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Liz Bishop-Goldsmith for her many years
of distinguished service to her community

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Liz
Bishop-Goldsmith for her many years of distinguished service to her
community; and
WHEREAS, Brought up in a small rural farm town on the lower Eastern
Shore of Maryland, Liz Bishop-Goldsmith was the first African American
to graduate from an all white high school on the Eastern Shore of Mary-
land in 1967; while working as an Assistant Secretary to the Dean of the
School of Religion at Howard University in Washington D.C., she decided
to pursue a degree in Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, Liz married and moved to Bay Shore and became an
active member in various community and civic organizations; she also
served several years as the PTA President at PS 26 in Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Liz Bishop-Goldsmith is a member of The American Management
Association; The National Association of Female Executives; National
Society of Human Resource Management; and National Association of Home
Builders; as well as a Registered Apartment Manager; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Liz Bishop-Goldsmith is noted for speaking her
mind on issues that concern her or others in her community, or work-
place; she served for eight years as the Shop-Steward for the Interna-
tional Teamsters Union Local No. 840 until her advancement to the posi-
tion of Human Resources Director in 1978; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding woman continues to be a voice for many that
fear to speak freely and openly about the injustices they endure, wheth-
er it be in the community or the workplace; as a former member of Commu-
nity Board No. 13, she utilizes the knowledge she gained to inform resi-
dents about the benefits and programs that are available to them; and
WHEREAS, In March 1994, Liz Bishop-Goldsmith founded the organization
"Mothers Against Guns, Inc.", (MAG) after her Godson was shot to death
in Jamaica, New York; while writing his obituary, she remembered other
family members, friends and co-workers who had lost their lives to gun
violence; setting aside her grief, she decided to do something about it;
and
WHEREAS, MAG has gained international attention, and Liz Bishop-Golds-
mith continues to lobby and advocate for common sense gun laws, without
infringing on the rights of others to bear arms; and
WHEREAS, The New York City Council approved legislation (Intro 144-A)
that Liz Bishop-Goldsmith proposed placing restrictions on the purchase
of ammunition, and Mayor Bloomberg signed the legislation in January
2005; MAG is proud of the "BULLET BILL" and firmly believes that making
the purchase of ammunition difficult for the youth and those with crimi-
nal intent will have a positive impact on the reduction of gun related
crimes in our society; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her devoted husband and best
friend, Jasper, three loving sons, and six grandchildren, all of whom

feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achieve-
ments; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Liz Bishop-Goldsmith for her many years of distinguished service
to her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Liz Bishop-Goldsmith, Rosedale, New York.