LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Etta Schneider upon the occasion of
being named the 2013 recipient of the Martha Washington Woman of History
Award by Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those individuals who seek to bring recognition to historical places
within the State of New York and, in so doing, help to ensure that the
complete history of our State and Nation is preserved and shared with
present generations of citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mary Etta Schneider has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mary Etta
Schneider upon the occasion of being named the 2013 recipient of the
Martha Washington Woman of History Award by Washington's Headquarters
State Historic Site, to be presented during its Women's History Month
Program on March 23, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mary Etta Schneider has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, She is the President and Board Chair of Historic Huguenot
Street, a National Historic Landmark District whose mission is to
preserve history and educate the public; Mary Etta Schneider also serves
on the board of the State University of New York at New Paltz Founda-
tion; and
WHEREAS, An historic preservationist descended from French settlers
who founded New Paltz, Mary Etta Schneider is being recognized for
generously dedicating her time and resources as an advisor, fundraiser
and supporter of major nonprofit organizations benefiting education,
history and the preservation of the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Mary Etta Schneider, who has worked
to bring proper attention to a place and time which merits recognition
in the grand panorama of the history of our State and Nation; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Etta Schneider upon the occasion of being named the 2013
recipient of the Martha Washington Woman of History Award by
Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Etta Schneider.