Senate Resolution No. 2667
BY: Senator MAYER
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Elizabeth Saenger
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Social Justice Recognition Award by the
Larchmont Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee on
January 12, 2020
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of
certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their
valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Elizabeth
Saenger upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Social
Justice Recognition Award by the Larchmont Mamaroneck Human Rights
Committee which was celebrated at its 33rd Annual MLK Day Commemoration
on Sunday, January 12, 2020, in Mamaroneck, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Elizabeth Saenger began her long and distinguished
career in education as a social studies teacher at Hommocks Middle
School; from 1983-2007, she taught ethics at the Ethical Culture
Fieldston Lower School; and
WHEREAS, As a young teacher, Elizabeth Saenger helped the late Judge
Joseph Clifford create the Youth Shelter Program of Westchester; located
in Mount Vernon, New York, this homelike 12-bed facility offers
defendants between the ages of 16 and 21 a safe place to wait for
disposition of their cases; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Saenger has always been available to lend a
helping hand and has tirelessly supported her community and its leaders;
a true source for good, she has been the recipient of proclamations from
the Villages of Mamaroneck and Larchmont, the Town of Mamaroneck, and
the Westchester County Board of Legislators; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the Youth Shelter, Elizabeth
Saenger served on the boards of The Washingtonville Housing Alliance in
Mamaroneck, The Local Summit, and the Community Resource Center where
she teaches English to recent immigrants; she is also a long-time member
of Westchester for Change which works for progressive social and
political change; 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 the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Elizabeth Saenger upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Social Justice Recognition Award by the Larchmont
Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee on January 12, 2020; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Elizabeth Saenger.
