Senate Resolution No. 720

BY: Senator KAPLAN

CONGRATULATING Muriel Neufeld posthumously 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 Muriel Neufeld posthumously 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; Muriel Neufeld was such a woman; and

WHEREAS, Born Muriel Newmark on February 9, 1920, she studied
sociology at Adelphi College; in 1941, she married Stanley Neufeld and
together, they raised two sons, Peter and Russell; and

WHEREAS, Muriel Neufeld was an important and vital member of her
North Hempstead community as a tireless social justice advocate; and

WHEREAS, A lifelong member of the Ethical Humanist Society of Long
Island, Muriel Neufeld dedicated her life to the greater good of
humanity; as Chair of its Educational Platform, she was instrumental in
bringing numerous renowned speakers to Garden City, New York; and

WHEREAS, Muriel Neufeld truly lived by her mantra, "if you believe
something is wrong and unfair, don't just criticize it, do something
about it."; she helped establish a child care center for the Nassau
Family Court and co-founded the Long Island Bail Commission; and

WHEREAS, Through her hard work and perseverance, Muriel Neufeld was
a pillar in her community, proudly serving as a role model for all,
especially her two sons; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Muriel Neufeld 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 Muriel Neufeld posthumously 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 the family of Muriel Neufeld.