LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the American Association of University
Women New York City Branch upon the occasion of its 125th Anniversary
and the 48th presentation of its Woman of Achievement Awards on March 8,
2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose
endeavors have faithfully served their members and the people of the
City and State of New York and this nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
American Association of University Women New York City Branch upon the
occasion of its 125th Anniversary and the 48th presentation of its Woman
of Achievement Awards on March 8, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since 1881, the American Association of University Women
(AAUW) has been the nation's leading voice promoting education and equi-
ty for women and girls; through its vital nationwide network, AAUW
influences public debate on critical social issues such as education,
civil rights, and health care; and
WHEREAS, AAUW also sponsors community programs; publishes groundbreak-
ing research on women, girls and education; provides the world's largest
source of funding exclusively for graduate women; and fights sex
discrimination in education; and
WHEREAS, AAUW has been and remains, in addition, since its founding,
well-known and highly respected as an organization which works dili-
gently to build bridges and reflect diversity; in keeping with its
worthy focus, AAUW and its members have prided themselves on providing
the proper channels and resources to empower women and girls while
recognizing and showcasing their unique gifts; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1886, the New York City Branch is the second
oldest AAUW branch in the nation; in 1949, members purchased the brown-
stone at 111 East 37th St. in Manhattan's Murray Hill district, a
district recently included in the State and National Registers of
Historic Places, an effort in which AAUW New York City was instrumental;
and
WHEREAS, The AAUW New York City Branch continues a long interest in
the United Nations, with a number of its members serving there as non-
governmental observers; it also belongs to the Educational Priorities
Panel, a coalition of organizations working to improve the quality of
education for New York City's schoolchildren; and
WHEREAS, AAUW New York City is also a member of the New York Women's
Agenda, a coalition of over 100 women's organizations, and of the Murray
Hill Neighborhood Association; and
WHEREAS, In a new initiative, the inaugural Expanding Your Horizons
Conference in the New York City metropolitan area will be co-sponsored
by AAUW's New York City and Westchester branches in March at Barnard
College to encourage middle school girls to consider careers in math-
ematics, science and technology; and
WHEREAS, In 1951, AAUW New York City began honoring notable women who
have contributed immensely to the City, nation and world, women who have
made outstanding contributions in such fields as education, the arts,
business, science, medicine, anthropology, law and journalism, with its
prestigious Woman of Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, The New York City Branch's 48th Woman of Achievement Awards
program will take place on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Branch's
beloved historic Victorian Italianate brownstone on East 37th Street;
this year's theme is "She Touched Me," a theme selected to honor distin-

guished women who have played an important role in spearheading women
and girls' issues in this nation or around the world; and
WHEREAS, This year's Woman of Achievement Awards program will, in
addition, mark another milestone for AAUW New York City as the Branch
will launch its yearlong celebration of the Branch's 125 years of
advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, philanthropy,
education, and research at the event; and
WHEREAS, AAUW New York City is one of New York City's most renowned
and long-standing institutions; through its diligence and exemplary
endeavors over the course of 125 years, it has truly become an indispen-
sable asset to the cause of women's rights and the concern for promoting
women's achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized and celebrated by all the citizens of
the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the American Association of Univer-
sity Women New York City Branch, to express its appreciation to all its
members, past and present, for their enduring efforts on behalf of women
and to applaud the recipients of the Branch's 48th Woman of Achievement
Awards on March 8, 2011 for the exemplary personal and professional
achievements for which they are being recognized; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the American Association of University Women New York City
Branch, 111 East 37th Street, New York, New York 10016, and to the hono-
rees of the evening.