Senate Resolution No. 519

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING Gloria Baca upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the INNOVATOR AWARD by
the Girl Scouts of Nassau County

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Gloria Baca upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
INNOVATOR AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County to be celebrated at
its 100th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at The Garden
City Hotel, Garden City, New York; and

WHEREAS, Girl Scouts of Nassau County, Inc. serves girls and adults
in Nassau County, New York, a suburban community of New York City;
programs and girl-led community service opportunities engage girls in
discovering themselves, connecting with others, and taking action to
make the world a better place; and

WHEREAS, After arriving in the United States from Peru at the age of
17, Gloria Baca attended SUNY at Stony Brook and New York Institute of
Technology, where she obtained both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in
Communications; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Baca began her illustrious career as an intern at
"CBS Newspath" and in the production department of NBC's renowned show,
"Dateline"; she went on to become Manager of Broadcast Operations at
Medialink, and in 2002, she took the position of Client Services Manager
for the newly launched National Hispanic Services; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Gloria Baca is an active member of the Adelante of Suffolk
County's Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade, Adelante's Hispanic Heritage
Month Celebrations, the Traveling Hispanic Theater, and the Nassau
County Commission of Human Rights' Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Committee; and

WHEREAS, In addition, she is a member of the Girl Scouts of Nassau
County's Hispanic/Latino Task Force; and

WHEREAS, Gloria Baca currently serves as Director of Business
Development at Boulevard Home Care Associates; in this capacity, she
leads the business development department, increasing the company's
visibility, maintaining partnerships, enrolling new patients on the HHA
and CDPAP programs, and conducting branding; and

WHEREAS, Widely acknowledged for her contributions to the Hispanic
community of Long Island, Gloria Baca has been recognized by the
National Association of Puerto Rican/Hispanic Social Workers, Adelante

of Suffolk County, Inc., the Long Island Somas El Futuro Conference, and
the Long Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, among many others; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her daughter, Isabella
Victoria, who has shown her love and support and rejoices in her many
achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Gloria Baca has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Gloria Baca, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gloria Baca upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the INNOVATOR AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Gloria Baca.