2011-J614
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nanette Palermo upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the inaugural Robert and Marjorie Schreibman
Caregiving Award by the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation
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
Nanette Palermo upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
inaugural Robert and Marjorie Schreibman Caregiving Award by the Long
Island Alzheimer's Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Nanette Palermo of New Hyde Park has received the Robert and
Marjorie Schreibman Caregiving Award from the Long Island Alzheimer's
Foundation (LIAF) for dedication and service to the group; she received
the award on February 3, 2011, at the Foundation's Coping and Caring
Conference at the Hilton Long Island in Melville; and
WHEREAS, The Schreibman Award recognizes remarkable family caregivers
whose efforts result in a more positive care experience for a person
with dementia; the award is named for LIAF volunteer Bob Schreibman and
his wife, Marge, whose inspiring journey with Marge's Alzheimer's
disease was chronicled in a NEWSDAY series in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Nanette Palermo has volunteered at the Port Washington-based
foundation for more than a decade and currently serves in its Happy Days
Program; extremely devoted with caregiving towards her mother, she still
finds time to volunteer at LIAF; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Nanette Palermo'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 Nanette Palermo upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the inaugural Robert and Marjorie Schreibman Caregiving Award by the
Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nanette Palermo.