LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Florence Hirsh upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition at the 4th Annual Salute to Women of
Valor on May 12, 2011

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through their traditional
and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those Women of Valor within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Florence Hirsh upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion at the 4th Annual Salute to Women of Valor to be held at Brooklyn
College's Student Union on Thursday, May 12, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body has set aside time to recognize the
unique contributions that valiant women have made to this great Empire
State and its society; and
WHEREAS, Florence "Flo" Hirsh, an active member and President for 28
years, of the Bergen Beach Civic Association, has been instrumental in
the implementation and success of many of its programs, including toy
drives for underprivileged children and clothing drives for the needy;
she also assists earthquake victims, organized holiday parties for the
community and its children, the annual senior luncheon, senior boat
rides and picnics, private security patrol and blood drives, and cancer
screenings; and
WHEREAS, Florence Hirsh is also active in Cancer Care, Hadassah,
Public School 312, and Roy Mann Junior High School; she has also served
as a member of Community Planning Board 18 and is an Honorary Member of
the Mill Bergen Kiwanis Club; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Florence Hirsh has served as a Member of the
Board of the Canarsie Neighborhood Development Corporation and the Beth
Israel Kings Highway Hospital, Vice President of the Flatlands Volunteer
Ambulance Corps, Director of the Flatbush Park Leisure Group, and Over-
seer of Good Neighbors of St. Bernard's; and
WHEREAS, Past President of the 63rd Precinct Community Council,
Florence Hirsh is also involved in its National Night Out, Police Appre-
ciation Night, Children's Halloween Walk, various holiday parties and
many other events; she is a graduate of the Citizens' Police Academy and
has been named to the Police Commissioner's Special Task Force on Commu-
nities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Florence Hirsh, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an indi-
vidual of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, she should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Florence Hirsh upon the occasion of her being honored on May 12,
2011, in conjunction with Women of Valor Day in the State of New York;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Florence Hirsh.