2009-J5187

Honoring Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2010 Woman of Distinction Award

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2009-J5187


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the 2010 Woman of Distinction
Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize
those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the
success and progress of society in the course of their life's work; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the 2010 Woman of Distinction Award; and
WHEREAS, Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez serves as President of the Hispanic
Federation, a nonprofit membership organization serving more than 90
Latino health and human service agencies in New York, New Jersey,
Connecticut and Pennsylvania; she first joined the Federation in 1996 as
vice president, and under her leadership, the association has dramat-
ically increased its organizational capacity to serve an ever increasing
network of member agencies and respond to the Latino community's needs
locally and nationally; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Hispanic Federation, Lillian Rodriguez-
Lopez was employed at the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
(HHC), a public benefit corporation which oversees the city's healthcare
system; she served in several capacities including executive assistant
to the chairman of the board of directors; and
WHEREAS, Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez is currently chair of New Yorkers for
Smaller Classes and co-chair of Broadband Everywhere; in addition, she
serves as a member of the Citizen's Union, the Wachovia Bank Community
Board, and the Manhattan Borough President Community Board Reform
Committee; she is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who
provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary
programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or
other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the 2010 Woman of Distinction Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lillian Rodriguez-Lopez.

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  • 07 / May / 2010
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 12 / May / 2010
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 12 / May / 2010
    • ADOPTED

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