LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Jacqueline Mann as she is honored by
the WESPAC Foundation at its 28th Annual Awards Dinner on April 29, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations
and individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Jacqueline "Jackie" Mann as she is honored by the WESPAC Foundation at
its 28th Annual Awards Dinner, to be held at the Women's Club in White
Plains, New York on Thursday, April 29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Established to support the work of the Westchester People's
Action Coalition (WESPAC), the WESPAC Foundation has been the leading
force in Westchester County for peace and justice work for over three
decades; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Annual Awards Dinner WESPAC recognizes the
work of a few local individuals who have done outstanding work for
social justice and this year proudly honors Jacqueline Mann and the
Elias Foundation for their funding of local, progressive community
organizing; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Mann is the Co-founder and President of the Elias
Foundation which is dedicated to promoting community leadership networks
for progressive social change in Westchester County; the Foundation
supports organizations which amplify the voices of community members and
initiatives grounded in and led by the communities they serve and is
particularly interested in supporting organizations which connect their
issues to a broader political, economic and social justice agenda; and
WHEREAS, Following a 30 year career as a Licensed Clinical Social
Worker and Adjunct Professor of Clinical Practice at Fordham Graduate
School of Social Services, Jacqueline Mann's work at the Foundation
returns her to her community organizing roots; she is a Past President
of the Westchester Chapter of the Clinical Social Work Society and a
member of the board of the Youth Justice Funding Collaborative, a unique
partnership between philanthropists and activists who together are work-
ing to eliminate inequities in the juvenile justice system; and
WHEREAS, Jacqueline Mann is a 32 year resident of Westchester County,
where she and her husband, Jim, have raised two daughters; aside from
her work at the Foundation, she is happiest spending time with her
granddaughters, traveling, kayaking and hiking; 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 Jacqueline Mann as she is honored by the WESPAC Foundation at
its 28th Annual Awards Dinner on April 29, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jacqueline Mann.