Senate Resolution No. 742

BY: Senator MAYER

HONORING Carmen Lopez de Linero upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition at the
3rd Annual Women's History Month Celebration on
March 23, 2019

WHEREAS, Women's History Month, celebrated each year in March, is a
time to reflect upon and pay tribute to the women of our State and
Nation for their contributions to their communities and their
professions; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that women of
every economic, ethnic, and religious background have made significant
contributions to their community and to the State of New York, and it is
appropriate to recognize them and to publicly acknowledge their
endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Carmen Lopez de Linero upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the 3rd Annual Women's History Month Celebration on
Saturday, March 23, 2019, at The Rye Arts Center, Rye, New York; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Harrison, New York, Carmen Lopez de Linero
has truly devoted herself to the welfare of her community and its
citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Carmen Lopez de Linero was born on April 15, 1963, in
Mexico City; as a young girl, she observed the dedication and hard work
of her father, as well as the welcoming generosity and kindness of her
mother, and thus began her interest in serving others; and

WHEREAS, During this time, Carmen Lopez de Linero devoted herself to
the well-being of those around her and began teaching reading and
writing to illiterate members of her hometown community; and

WHEREAS, Carmen Lopez de Linero and her family immigrated to the
United States in 1997, when her husband's job took the couple and their
daughters to Miami, Florida; the family then moved to Paris, France for
three years before settling in Harrison in 2007; and

WHEREAS, One year later, Carmen Lopez de Linero began volunteering
with the Salesians of Don Bosco in Port Chester, where she distributed
food and clothing to those in need; in July of 2016, she was asked to
take charge of the organization's Outreach Program; and

WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community, Carmen Lopez de Linero currently educates adults at La Plaza
de Paulo, teaching English as a second language, computer skills,
Spanish for English-speakers, and basic literacy in Spanish; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband and their
daughters, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her
many achievements; and


WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Carmen Lopez de Linero has
displayed throughout her life; 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 our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carmen Lopez de Linero upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition at the 3rd Annual Women's History Month Celebration
on March 23, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Carmen Lopez de Linero.