On May 10th, Senator Montgomery and the New York State Senate honored Elizabeth “Liz” Shell Carr as a 2016 Woman of Distinction.  Liz is a beloved neighbor and an unsung hero in our community who selflessly donates her time to numerous endeavors. As a Board Member of Black Veterans for Social Justice, Inc. (www.bvsj.org) and an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Liz continues her family’s legacy of service to our nation. For more information about Liz, please visit https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/articles/velmanette-montgomery/elizabeth-shell-carr