LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Patricia Wright upon the occasion of
her designation as The Citizen's 2011 Mother of the Year

WHEREAS, Individuals who devote their lives to raising their families to
enable them to build lives of dignity and self-worth are deserving of
the highest praise and recognition; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Wright has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her love, competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor by The Citizen, which
serves Wantagh, New York, and its surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Patricia
Wright upon the occasion of her designation as The Wantagh Seaford Citi-
zen's 2011 Mother of the Year, which was celebrated at a brunch, on her
birthday, Sunday, May 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Wright, of Seaford, New York, is the proud mother of
five children, Kelly, Katie, Kerri, Kristy, and Billy, all of whom are
responsible for nominating her for this auspicious award, and the ador-
ing grandmother of one grandchild, Landon William; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Wright has dedicated her life to raising her family
with humor and compassion and love; blessed with five children in eight
years, she and her husband William, are a terrific team; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Wright has raised loving and caring individuals,
serving as a testament to their mother, while constantly giving her
undivided and individual love; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Patricia Wright's responsibilities as a wife
and mother, she held down two jobs, working with her parents, who own a
commercial driver business, and working in her husband's landscaping
business; about 18 months ago, she took on another job; she and her
daughters opened the Ikon Boutique, a retail clothing store in Seaford;
and
WHEREAS, Patricia Wright always provides individual support and guid-
ance in all of her children's education, health, and careers, along with
the best advice on growing up; her approach is to face each challenging
situation with concern, but also confidence, love and humor; and
WHEREAS, A strong, compassionate woman who truly loves her children,
Patricia Wright is constantly juggling caring for her children, with her
retail clothing business, as well as helping with her husband's busi-
ness, all the while, never missing a game or event; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Patricia Wright takes pride
in her family and they, in turn, respect the value of motherhood; 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 culture through their
traditional and non-traditional roles in society, especially the impor-
tant role of mother; Patricia Wright represents a model of professional,
community and family life worthy of emulation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Patricia Wright upon the occasion of her designation as The
Citizen's 2011 Mother of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patricia Wright.