LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Angela Susan Anton upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Humanitarian Award by the Nassau
Physicians' Foundation

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Angela Susan Anton has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Angela Susan
Anton upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Humanita-
rian Award by the Nassau Physicians' Foundation, to be celebrated at its
2011 Gala Fundraiser on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the Cold Spring Coun-
try Club in Cold Spring Harbor, New York; and
WHEREAS, A not-for-profit organization, the Nassau Physicians' Founda-
tion was established in 2003, with the mission of providing a stimulat-
ing environment for physicians, partnering with the community by donat-
ing time and expertise to educational and charitable endeavors, and to
be proactive to pertinent and current health issues; and
WHEREAS, At this year's Gala, the Nassau Physicians' Foundation will
celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who have used their gifts
to advance the well-being of others; accordingly, they have chosen Ange-
la Susan Anton for this most auspicious honor; and
WHEREAS, As publisher and CEO of Anton Community Newspapers, Angela
Susan Anton helped the paper grow into one of Long Island's largest
publishers; today, Anton Community Newspapers publishes 18 weekly news-
papers, HEALTHY LIVING, DINING GUIDE and THE BOULEVARD MAGAZINE in addi-
tion to third party printing; and
WHEREAS, Angela Susan Anton has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Angela Susan Anton provides immense support for the community
serving on the Board of Directors of American Liver Foundation Greater
New York Chapter, New York Institute of Technology Patron of the Arts,
North Shore Child and Family, Guidance Center, North Shore Historical
Museum, New York Press Association, Theodore Roosevelt Council Boy
Scouts of America, Tilles Center-Council of Overseers Board, Cancer Care
of Long Island, Advisory Board of Women on the Job, the Ronald McDonald
House, and St. Vincent's School-Port Washington; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Angela Susan Anton has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Angela Susan Anton has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Angela Susan Anton upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the Humanitarian Award by the Nassau Physicians' Foundation; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Angela Susan Anton.