Senate Resolution No. 2419

BY: Senator STEWART-COUSINS

CONGRATULATING the 2024 New York State Senate
Women of Distinction

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge and
celebrate Women of Distinction who significantly add inspiration and
encouragement to the people of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, The New York State Senate Women of Distinction program was
created in 1998 as part of our State celebration of Women's History
Month to honor exemplary women from across New York State whose
professional or personal achievements, commitment to excellence, and
accomplishments merit special recognition; honorees are selected from
nominations submitted from across the State; and

WHEREAS, Women of every economic, ethnic, and religious background
have made significant contributions that are reflected across all
aspects of society; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
individuals of remarkable character who have shown initiative and
commitment in constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, as well
as acting as role models to all women in their community; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor the 2024
Women of Distinction: Redetha Abrahams-Nichols, The Honorable Mary E.
Adams, Terri Alessi-Miceli, Daisy Rivera Algarin, Jean Amatucci, Hannah
Anousheh, Ali Artz, Valerie Bell, Miriam Bodden, Shawn Alyse Campbell,
Regina Antoinette Carter, Lana Cheung, Isabel Ching, Tess Collins,
Rosemarie Daraio, Sue Ellen Dodell, Tara A. Ellis, Linda R. Ervin, Leah
Feldman, Florence Ferguson, Jessie Fisher, Sue Gagne, Robbie Garrison,
Carol A. Gomes, Aida Gonzalez, Melissa Gooley, Joan Grangenois-Thomas,
Lena L. Green, DSW, Prarthana Gurung, Jacqueline S. Harris, Ed.D,
Patricia Harrs, Katie Denny Horowitz, Luann Horton-Murad, Nancy
Houghton, Michelle Johnson, The Honorable Nancy Kaboolian, Tania I.
Kinsella, Nazneen Latchana, Mary P. Leahy, MD, Kim Lichtenstein, Linda
Melton Mann, Melinda Marquart, Debbie Metz, Karen Mihalyi, Melissa D.
Mohan, Toni Norton, Tanya Pedler, Angelica Perez-Delgado, Mari A.
Potter, Terri Prezio, Sylvia M. Rowan, Marietta Small, Polly Spain, Abby
Stein, Yvonne Stennett, Erin Tarbox, Marion Terenzio, Ph.D, Celeste
Terry, Angela Torres, Helene Wallingford, and Barbara Wilkens as 2024
New York State Senate Women of Distinction; and

WHEREAS, Women have become part of New York State's lasting heritage
by fighting against stereotypes, prejudice, and seemingly insurmountable
obstacles; and

WHEREAS, From the women's suffrage movement just over 150 years ago
to the present day, women have played, and continue to play, a crucial
role in adding strength, understanding, and inspiration to the diversity
and quality of life of the people of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, New York State has been, and continues to be, the home to
many distinguished women who have made their mark in history as pioneers

in their field, therefore laying the foundation for women after them to
succeed; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes that New York State is the
home to countless women who are strong and colorful threads, vital to
the fabric of our rich heritage, who have contributed and continue to
add to the advancement of our culture through their traditional and
non-traditional roles in society; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the 2024 New York State Senate Women of Distinction; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the aforementioned Women of Distinction.