LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lila R. Ogman upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2010 New York State Senior Citizen of
the Year Award

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lila R. Ogman
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2010 New York
State Senior Citizen of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Lila Ogman, a very active and industrious woman, has inspired
and enriched the lives of her family and friends through her love and
respect for others, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of
experiencing life to its fullest; and
WHEREAS, Lila Ogman of New Rochelle, whose passion for learning led
her to be a founder of the Learning in Retirement at Iona College
program (LIRIC), in 1993 and serve as its first president for four
years, later chaired its Communication and Curriculum Committees; and
WHEREAS, LIRIC began with about 20 students and a few classes, but
thanks to the dedication of Lila Ogman and others, it continued to grow;
today, LIRIC boasts 300 members and more than 20 classes on a wide range
of subjects year-round; and
WHEREAS, Lila Ogman's love of learning, however, extends to people of
all ages; for 23 years, she worked as a preschool teacher with disadvan-
taged students in New Rochelle; and
WHEREAS, Today, Lila Ogman is LIRIC's representative to the Elderhos-
tel Institute Network, an umbrella group for about 350 lifelong learning
programs nationwide; she is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recog-
nize and commend those who have witnessed and contributed to the devel-
opments and achievements of our Nation, State, and communities over the
course of their noteworthy lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lila R. Ogman upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2010 New York State Senior Citizen of the Year Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lila R. Ogman.