LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Woman of Distinction June M. Eisland
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition in cele-
bration of Women's History Month 2009

WHEREAS, Women's History Month, celebrated each year in March, is a time
to reflect upon and pay tribute to the women of our State and Nation for
their contributions to their communities and their professions; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that women of every
economic, ethnic, and religious background have made significant
contributions to their community and to the State of New York, and it is
appropriate to recognize them and to publicly acknowledge their endeav-
ors 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 commend
Woman of Distinction June M. Eisland upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition in celebration of Women's History Month
2009, at a special ceremony to be held on March 27, 2009, at the Bronx
Library Center, Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, June M. Eisland was a distinguished
member of the New York City Council for 23 years; during her esteemed
tenure she served in several capacities, most notably, as the Chair of
the Transportation Committee (1982-1992) and Chair of the Committee on
Land Use, Zoning, Franchises and Landmarks (1992-2002); and
WHEREAS, As Chair of the Transportation Committee, June Eisland was
the very first official in the City of New York to advocate for an Auto-
mated Fare Card, which evolved into the Metro-Card for use on public
transportation; she also campaigned relentlessly and presided over
numerous hearings of the Council's Transportation Committee, which
resulted in the elimination of two-fare zones; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, June Eisland successfully led the effort to
establish ferry service to New York City from New Jersey and more
recently was instrumental in the initiation of ferry service to midtown
and lower Manhattan from Rockland and Westchester Counties, thereby
eliminating thousands of automobiles from entering the city; and
WHEREAS, While serving as Chair of the Borough Delegation, June
Eisland actively pursued issues involving education and senior citizens;
she worked with CUNY institutions to help fulfill budget needs, with
elementary, intermediate and high schools to provide computers and with
the New York City Libraries to fund new facilities; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, June Eisland has been a major supporter of the
New York cultural institutions and was responsible for bringing special
theater programs to schools throughout the Bronx; she also co-founded a
Senior Center, established day care at local nursing homes as well as
feeding programs at special centers; moreover, she provided mobile units
to visit various communities which offered mammograms, prostate screen-
ings, hearing tests, Flu shots and eye check ups; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished career, June Eisland was an
extraordinary advocate for New York neighborhoods; as a housing leader,
she authored the Eisland Rider for rent stabilized tenants and the Coun-
cil's "Fair Co-op Law;" she was the sponsor of Council initiatives
designed to improve Senior Citizens Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE), and
the Senior Citizen Household Exemption (SCHE) program for homeowners;
and
WHEREAS, In 1986, June Eisland was appointed to represent New York
City at the National League of Cities (NLC); the purpose of the NLC is
to lobby in Washington, D.C., on behalf of American cities; during her
17-year tenure at NLC she served a term as Chair of the Advisory Council

of the 5000 member organization; in this capacity, she was responsible
for creating the 1997 Futures Reports, entitled "Harnessing Information
Technology for Your City"; and
WHEREAS, In March of 2002, June Eisland established Eisland Strate-
gies, LLC., a consulting firm that provides marketing strategies,
economic development programs, event planning and government relations
for companies and other institutions; and
WHEREAS, Included in June Eisland's clients list among others, are
several real estate developers, a major world wide architecture firm,
the Jacob Javits Convention Center, the City of Yonkers, several
colleges, including Manhattan College, a large energy company, a major
trade show producer and a leading overnight shipping company; and
WHEREAS, June Eisland is an extraordinary woman who serves the State
of New York as an exceptional entrepreneur, political advisor and commu-
nity leader; and
WHEREAS, New York State is home to countless women, strong and color-
ful threads vital to the fabric of our rich heritage, who have and
continue to contribute to the advancement of our society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when women of
such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, 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 Woman of Distinction June M. Eisland upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition in celebration of Women's History
Month 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to June M. Eisland.