Senate Resolution No. 1989

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Karen Lipton upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by RVC Blue
Speaks on April 13, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body, in keeping with
its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those
illustrious organizations and individuals who devote themselves to the
welfare of the community and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Karen Lipton
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by RVC Blue
Speaks on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the 6th Annual Light it Up Blue
Gala for Autism, held at The Coral House in Baldwin, New York; and

WHEREAS, The mission of RVC Blue Speaks is to promote awareness and
acceptance of those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder so that their
quality of life is enhanced and their potential is fulfilled; a 2024
Gala Honoree, Karen Lipton works to change the conversation about Autism
into action and progress; and

WHEREAS, The auspicious occasion of the Gala presents this esteemed
opportunity for Karen Lipton and her husband Wayne Howard Lipton to also
honor their late son, Adam who passed away in April of 2020; as a child,
he was diagnosed with autistic tendencies and benefited greatly from the
early intervention programs then available through the Rockville Centre
Schools and Camp Anchor, however, tragically, he was seriously injured
in an accident at the age of 10 and survived until the age of 37; and

WHEREAS, Raised in Queens, New York, Karen Lipton earned a B.A. from
Hofstra University in 1976 and her J.D. from Hofstra Law School in 1979;
and

WHEREAS, Building her career, Karen Lipton served as an Assistant
District Attorney under the Honorable Denis Dillon for several years,
before embarking on her journey to raise her three beautiful children;
and

WHEREAS, During her years of active motherhood, Karen Lipton was
active in the Parent-Teacher Association Council and Special Education
Parent-Teacher Association for Rockville Centre Schools; having
co-chaired the Foundation's fundraising efforts for a decade, she also
served as a Board Member and President of the Rockville Centre Education
Foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of public
education by securing and providing financial resources for school
enrichment; and

WHEREAS, Returning to the Office of the District Attorney in 2001,
Karen Lipton served under the Honorable Kathleen Rice and as a Senior
Assistant District Attorney for the Honorable Madeline Singas; she
officially retired from the office in November of 2020; and

WHEREAS, Karen Lipton has always supported her community and temple,
education, the arts, and healthcare; locally, she devotes her time and

efforts to Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, Molloy University, The
South Shore Symphony, and the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts; and

WHEREAS, Residing in Rockville Centre for over 44 years, Karen
Lipton, and her husband, Wayne Howard Lipton, have been honored by
various organizations, including the RVC Education Foundation, Molloy
University, and Mt. Sinai South Nassau Hospital; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Wayne, their two
children, Sarah and Alex, and their oldest son, Adam, who sadly passed
in 2020, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and

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

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Karen Lipton upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by RVC Blue Speaks on April 13, 2024, and to wish her
continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Karen Lipton.