Senate Resolution No. 713

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Ellen Dressner upon the occasion of
being inducted into the 26th Annual May W. Newburger
Women's Roll of Honor by the Town of North
Hempstead, in conjunction with the observance of
Women's History Month

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those women of achievement within this great Empire State
who have made strong contributions to their communities and who inspire
others through their model citizenship; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Ellen Dressner upon the occasion of being inducted into the
26th Annual May W. Newburger Women's Roll of Honor by the Town of North
Hempstead, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month,
to be celebrated with a breakfast on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at
Harbor Links Golf Course, Port Washington, New York; and

WHEREAS, Since 1994, North Hempstead has held the Women's Roll of
Honor breakfast to honor women who have made a contribution to their
community, or have accomplished a significant achievement through public
or private efforts; Ellen Dressner is one such woman; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner is a very important assets to the Great Neck
South High School Robotics Team; and

WHEREAS, FIRST Robotics Team 2638 is part of the FIRST Robotics
competition, where students come together to build a robot; over the
past eight years, Ellen Dressner has devoted her time and energies into
making FIRST Team 2638 prosper; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner is instrumental in the organization of all
fundraising events that benefit Team 2638 as well as provides the
members with both meals and snacks during build season; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, Ellen Dressner works diligently behind the
scenes volunteering as Team 2638's NEMO, the non-engineering mentor, so
the North Hempstead community understands the importance of STEM
education; and

WHEREAS, Under her skillful leadership, Team 2638 has been able to
travel to local elementary and middle schools in an effort to teach
younger students the application of science and technology; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner has also helped Team 2638 achieve the goal
of FIRST: inspiring students to become science and technology leaders
and innovators for the Robotics Team and the community; and

WHEREAS, With Ellen Dressner's assistance, FIRST Team 2638 has won
countless awards at the regional and international level; recently, the
team won both the Chairman's Award and the Engineering Inspiration
Award, the two most prestigious honors; and


WHEREAS, When not mentoring during competitions, Ellen Dressner
spends her time training team members in public speaking so they are
able to speak with confidence not only in front of judges but in life;
and

WHEREAS, Recently, Ellen Dressner initiated a two-week long
leadership training program, established to enhance productivity and
efficiency during build season and to teach students how to be leaders
in all aspects of their lives; and

WHEREAS, Ellen Dressner is truly a positive role model for her
students, especially her female scholars, themselves aspiring to be
mentors; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Ellen Dressner has displayed
throughout her life; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ellen Dressner upon the occasion of being inducted into the
26th Annual May W. Newburger Women's Roll of Honor by the Town of North
Hempstead, in conjunction with the observance of Women's History Month;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ellen Dressner.