Senate Resolution No. 520

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING Cathy O'Reilly upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the RISK-TAKER 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
Cathy O'Reilly upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
RISK-TAKER 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, Cathy O'Reilly has been active with Girl Scouts of Nassau
County since 2006, having served three terms as a Member-at-Large for
the Board of Directors, and one term as a member of the Council
Nominating Committee; she is presently serving her fourth term on the
Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, For the past 26 years, Cathy O'Reilly has been employed
with DHL Express, where she currently serves as Manager of Commercial
Air Aviation and Helicopter Operations in both Chicago and New York; and

WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Cathy O'Reilly, DHL Express
has provided the international logistics expertise for the last 13 years
for Operation Cookie - the delivery of Girl Scout Cookies to members of
the United States military serving abroad; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, this extraordinary woman is the driving force
behind the 15-year-strong DHL Operation Holiday Cheer, in which DHL
Express delivers live Christmas trees from Dees' Nursery in Oceanside,
New York, to United States military serving in the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, In 2008, Cathy O'Reilly accepted Girl Scouts of Nassau
County's Making a Difference for the Youth of Long Island Award on
behalf of DHL Express; and

WHEREAS, Cathy O'Reilly's volunteer service has been recognized by
all branches of the United States military, the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, and many local organizations; additionally, she is the proud
recipient of the 2015 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Cathy O'Reilly was one of the
first volunteers for the Lustgarten Foundation, which is committed to
scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment,
cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Atlantic Beach, New York, Cathy O'Reilly is a
graduate of St. John's University; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Cathy O'Reilly 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
Cathy O'Reilly, 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 Cathy O'Reilly upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the RISK-TAKER AWARD by the Girl Scouts of Nassau County; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cathy O'Reilly.