LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Doreen Downs Miller upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by Adelphi University

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those esteemed residents of the State of New York who dedicate their
lives to the improvement of their communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Doreen Downs
Miller upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
Adelphi University, to be celebrated at its Ninth Annual President's
Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Each year Adelphi University recognizes outstanding individ-
uals for their support of the University, and in addition, it celebrates
the accomplishments of its distinguished faculty and talented students;
and
WHEREAS, Doreen Downs Miller earned her M.B.A. from Adelphi University
in 1986; she is the Director of Parenting Matters, LLC, and is being
acknowledged as the 2009 Outstanding Alumna; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Doreen Downs Miller upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by Adelphi University; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Doreen Downs Miller.