Assembly Resolution No. 199

BY: M. of A. Cook

HONORING Angela Gilmore-Manning upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the
National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, on
March 24, 2019

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
Angela G. Manning upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter, to be
celebrated at its Prestigious Women's Gala on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at
Floral Terrace, Floral Park, New York; and

WHEREAS, Angela Marie Gilmore was born in Queens, New York, the
eldest daughter of the late Elsie S. Gilmore and the late Bishop Roy L.
Gilmore, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, From a young age, Angela Gilmore-Manning was an active
leader within her community, serving on the children's choir, and
teaching Sunday school as well as Vacation Bible School at the St. Luke
Baptist Church of Laurelton, New York; and

WHEREAS, Angela Gilmore-Manning earned a degree in community health
relations at York College; during this time, she gave tirelessly of her
time and energies to various health initiatives and clinics within the
Queens community; and

WHEREAS, Having grown up around her family's business, Roy L.
Gilmore's Funeral Home, Inc., Angela Gilmore-Manning went on to receive
a degree in Mortuary Science from the prestigious American Academy
McAllister Institute; and

WHEREAS, Today, Angela Gilmore-Manning continues to serve the
community faithfully as President of Roy L. Gilmore's Funeral Home,
Inc.; family owned and operated for more than 70 years, the business is
currently located on Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, New York; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Angela Gilmore-Manning has dedicated her
life to serving families with the highest level of compassion, dignity,
respect and understanding; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 38 years,
David, and their three daughters, Nicole, Naomi and Grace, 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 Angela Gilmore-Manning has
displayed throughout her life; and


WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when
individuals 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 Angela Gilmore-Manning upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the National Action Network, West Nassau Chapter,
on March 24, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Angela Gilmore-Manning.