Senate Resolution No. 517

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING Anthony Edelman upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the LEADER AWARD by the
Girl Scouts of Nassau County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Anthony Edelman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
LEADER AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to be celebrated at its
100th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at The Garden City
Hotel, Garden City, New York; and

WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. serves girls and adults
in Nassau County, New York, a suburban community of New York City;
programs and girl-led community service opportunities engage girls in
discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to
make the world a better place; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Hicksville, New York, Anthony J. Edelman is
currently serving a second term as the Executive Vice President of Girl
Scouts of Nassau County's Board of Directors, after previously serving
three consecutive terms as a Member-at-Large; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary man has been a member of Girl Scouts for
more than 17 years, volunteering in many different leadership roles and
assignments within his daughter's troop and Hicksville Service Unit; he
is also a recipient of the Girl Scout Appreciation and Honor Pins; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his
community, Anthony Edelman served as a Trustee and President of the
Hicksville Union Free School District Board of Education, and as an
elected member of the Nassau Suffolk School Board Association Executive
Committee; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Edelman has also served as Trustee for the
Hicksville Public Library; a C.E.R.T. volunteer for the Nassau County
Office of Emergency Management; a mentor for Project Grad; member of the
National Association of Purchasing Managers LI Affiliate Board of
Directors, where he served as Secretary, President, and Director of
National Affairs; and is a Past President of Bethpage Federal Credit
Union Scholarship Foundation; and

WHEREAS, In addition, he maintains active participation at Our Lady
of Mercy in Hicksville, and is involved in a variety of leadership roles
within various fraternal organizations, including the Knights of
Columbus, where he served as Grand Knight of the Bellmore Council, and
District Deputy for the NYS Council; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business Administration, Anthony Edelman is an
Assistant Vice President at Bethpage Federal Credit Union, a
community-based, full-service financial institution; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Anthony Edelman has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Anthony Edelman, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Anthony Edelman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the LEADER AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Anthony Edelman.