LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jeanne Garske upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2013 Wantagh Mother of the Year Award by
THE CITIZEN community newspaper

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jeanne Garske upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2013 Wantagh Mother of the Year Award by THE CITIZEN community newspa-
per; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Garske is a dedicated mother of three who, in addition
to assisting her parents as she manages her home and family, works part-
time as an aide at the Wantagh Middle School; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Garske and her husband, Peter, have raised their fami-
ly in Wantagh for 18 years; they are the proud parents of a daughter,
Kelsey, and two sons, Ryan and Chris; and
WHEREAS, Jeanne Garske enjoys assisting children with special needs;
her experience raising a son with epilepsy has led her to devote many
hours of volunteer time supporting other families with similar strug-
gles, and, in 2011, The Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island selected the
Garskes as Family of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Jeanne Garske for
exemplifying the qualities of compassion, care, and concern for others;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Jeanne Garske has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jeanne Garske has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jeanne Garske upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2013 Wantagh Mother of the Year Award by THE CITIZEN community news-
paper; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jeanne Garske.