LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Laura Powers-Swiggett upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Art League of Long
Island

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
Laura Powers-Swiggett upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Art League of Long Island, to be celebrated on Satur-
day, April 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This special event, "Artrageous 2011," will be held at Cold
Spring Country Club in Huntington, New York; it will also celebrate the
organization's 56th year of service to the community; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Dartmouth College, Laura Powers-Swiggett has
lived and painted on Long Island for most of her life; she took her
first class at the Art League of Long Island (then the Huntington Town-
ship Art League) in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Laura Powers-Swiggett has exhibited widely on Long Island,
including solo shows at the South Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor
Libraries, as well as a four-woman show at Molloy College entitled
"Women of Spirit"; her work has also been featured in AMERICAN ARTIST
MAGAZINE; and
WHEREAS, At the invitation of Jeanie Tengelsen, Laura Powers-Swiggett
joined the Art League's Board of Directors and served as a member of the
Board; her board qualifications included Secretary as well as a member
of the Executive, Development, Finance and Exhibition Committees; and
WHEREAS, Laura Powers-Swiggett was also involved with planning and
organizing the activity for the Art League's first permanent home, the
Elisabeth Livingston Center, and along with her husband, Brian, was a
leadership contributor to the building campaign; now retired from the
board, she continues to serve on ALLI's Exhibition Committee; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her volunteer work at the Art League, Laura
Powers-Swiggett has been a long-time advocate for children, adults and
families challenged by mental illness and developmental disabilities;
she was appointed to the New York State Regional Planning Group for
Developmental Disabilities, and has for the past 20 years been a member
of the Board of Directors of the Mental Health Association of Nassau
County; she recently completed a term as President, and continues to
serve on their Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Brian, and their
three children, Emily, Towny, and Peter, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Laura Powers-Swiggett's distin-
guished 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 Laura Powers-Swiggett upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Art League of Long Island; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Laura Powers-Swiggett.