LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dana E. Friedman, Ed.D., upon the occa-
sion of her designation as a recipient of the 2012 Nassau BOCES Educa-
tion Partner Award

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dana
E. Friedman, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her designation as a recipient
of the 2012 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award on Thursday, May 10,
2012; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award recognizes those
whose impact on public education in Nassau County can be measured in a
very tangible way; a strategic education partner with local school
districts since 1967, Nassau BOCES created this program to pay tribute
to those who share its commitment to providing the best possible educa-
tion for learners of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, Dana Friedman is a nationally-recognized researcher and poli-
cy analyst for children, family and women's issues; she has worked for
several national organizations and served as a consultant to major
corporations, government agencies and foundations; and
WHEREAS, Before founding The Early Years Institute, Dana Friedman was
Senior Vice President at Bright Horizons Family Solutions where she led
the firm's work/life consulting practice; she was also Co-Founder and
Co-President of the Families and Work Institute (FWI) a national, non-
profit research firm, and a Senior Research Associate at The Conference
Board, where she created the Work and Family Information Center in 1983;
and
WHEREAS, Dana Friedman began her career in Washington, D.C. where she
was a lobbyist for the Day Care Council of America and the Coalition for
Children and Youth; in addition to a variety of articles and research
reports, she wrote "The Juggling Act" column for WORKING MOTHER MAGAZINE
from 1990-1997; and
WHEREAS, Dana Friedman has degrees in child development, social policy
and organizational behavior from Cornell University (B.S.), the Univer-
sity of Maryland (M.A.), and Harvard University (Ed.D.); and
WHEREAS, Dana Friedman is currently on the boards of the New York
State Early Care and Learning Council and the Long Island Fund for Women
and Girls; she is a member of The Conference Board's Work/Life Leader-
ship Council and the Port Washington Child Care Partnership; she serves
on the New York State Early Childhood Advisory Council which oversees
the development of the New York State Work Group on Quality Rating
Systems, for which she was the original co-director; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their three
daughters, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Dana Friedman's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dana E. Friedman, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her designation as a
recipient of the 2012 Nassau BOCES Education Partner Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dana E. Friedman, Ed.D.