Senate Resolution No. 1056

BY: Senator MARTINS

COMMENDING Marvin Makofsky upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by The
League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset
on June 11, 2023

WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who
provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary
programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or
other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Marvin Makofsky upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by The League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset;
his accomplishments will be celebrated at a brunch on Sunday, June 11,
2023, at the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in Port Washington, New York; and

WHEREAS, The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots
nonprofit dedicated to empowering everyone to fully participate in this
country's democracy; with active Leagues in all 50 states, and more than
750 Leagues across the country, members engage in advocacy, education,
litigation, and organizing to protect every American's freedom to vote;
and

WHEREAS, Marvin Makofsky is the founder of Plant A Row for the
Hungry in Port Washington; its mission is to mobilize the Port
Washington Community to grow and distribute locally grown produce to
food insecure families and impact climate change as it relates to
growing food; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to its community, the organization also
educates children and adults about proper, sustainable gardening
techniques and provides opportunities for artists to create and display
their talents across the community via large painted pots that house
growing vegetables; and

WHEREAS, Other initiatives of Plant A Row for the Hungry include a
summer adult and student vegetable growing program to fight hunger and
climate change, partnerships with the Nicholas Center for Autism, and
the Helen Keller National Center Garden for Adults and Students, and
much more; and

WHEREAS, Since 2010, Plant A Row for the Hungry has delivered over
57,000 pounds of produce for those in need, undoubtedly creating a
positive impact on countless members of the Port Washington community;
and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have the opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Marvin Makofsky, and to wish him
continued success in all his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Marvin Makofsky upon the occasion of his designation for special

recognition by The League of Women Voters of Port Washington-Manhasset;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Marvin Makofsky.