Senate Resolution No. 1100 BY: Senator MARTINS COMMENDING Deborah Shapiro upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents Forward at their Caring For Port Washington Gala on June 2, 2023 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to individuals of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Deborah Shapiro upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents Forward at their Caring For Port Washington Gala on Friday, June 2, 2023; and WHEREAS, Deborah Shapiro has served on the Residents Forward Advocacy Board and has been instrumental in helping the organization stay abreast and voice concerns about proposed developments in Port Washington; and WHEREAS, A true asset to the Port Washington Residents Forward Board, Deborah Shapiro is Senior Vice President of Site Assessment & Remediation, as well as a Qualified Environmental Professional at AKRF, a leading business in environmental, planning and engineering consulting; and WHEREAS, In her professional role, Deborah Shapiro supervises site assessment and remediation assignments, routinely collaborating with developers, non-profit organizations, architects, local community groups and businesses, and government agencies to manage the delivery of cost-effective and on-time projects; and WHEREAS, Deborah Shapiro's great depth of knowledge and experience allows her to understand and comprehend technical language, and accurately and concisely relay that information to her fellow board members when needed, ultimately aiding the Port Washington community at large; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commend Deborah Shapiro upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents Forward at their Caring For Port Washington Gala; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Deborah Shapiro.