Senate Resolution No. 1536

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

HONORING Peggy O'Hanlon upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition in conjunction
with the observance of National Library Workers Day

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across the great
State of New York is reflective of certain exemplary institutions and
individuals whose purpose is dedicated to serving the community and the
needs of its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Peggy O'Hanlon upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library
Workers Day, to be celebrated on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Mineola,
New York; and

WHEREAS, National Library Workers Day (NLWD) is a day for library
staff, users, administrators and friends groups to recognize the
valuable contributions made by all library workers; and

WHEREAS, On January 25, 2003, a resolution was proposed to recognize
the hard work, dedication, and expertise of library support staff and
librarians on the Tuesday of National Library Week, and to designate
this day as National Library Workers Day; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Peggy O'Hanlon
has served the Port Washington Public Library since 1992, as a Community
Service Information Specialist and head of its English for Speakers of
Other Languages (ESOL) program; and

WHEREAS, Peggy O'Hanlon developed ESOL in 1992, and today, the vital
program has grown to serve more than 300 students and represents over 35
countries; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Port Washington Public Library is in
direct correlation to the efforts of Peggy O'Hanlon, whose involvement
is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an
unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the library and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this
Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Peggy O'Hanlon; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Peggy O'Hanlon upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition in conjunction with the observance of National Library
Workers Day; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Peggy O'Hanlon.