Senate Resolution No. 719

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Allison White 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 Allison White 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; Allison White is one such woman; and

WHEREAS, Allison White is an important and vital member of her North
Hempstead community; using her many skills and vast experience, she
volunteers her time and energies to numerous worthy organizations
including Long Island Together/Port Together, League of Women Voters,
and March for Our Lives; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to the children of her community, Allison White
co-founded Port Washington Advocates for Public Education, works in
various capacities for the Port Washington School District, and
established both the Great Knights Chess Program and the Long Island
Immigrant Student Advocates; and

WHEREAS, Allison White also teaches the Citizens Preparation class
at the Port Washington Public Library; and

WHEREAS, Allison White is an active member of Temple Beth Israel
where she participates on the Board of Trustees and founded and serves
as Chairperson for the Social Action Committee; in this capacity, she
coordinates events on important topics such as gun violence prevention
and civil rights, and organizes various community programs with other
area religious institutions; and

WHEREAS, In addition, this remarkable woman inspired four Port
Washington synagogues to work cooperatively and provide monetary and
human services support to help a seven-member family from El Salvador
resettle in New York State; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Allison White 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 Allison White 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 Allison White.