Assembly Resolution No. 2163

BY: M. of A. Brook-Krasny

RECOGNIZING Lucy Mujica Diaz for her outstanding
volunteer efforts and her lasting contributions to
her community

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in recognizing and
applauding those individuals who selflessly dedicate themselves to
inspiring others; and

WHEREAS, One such individual is Lucy Mujica Diaz, Chair of Community
Board 13 in Brooklyn, New York; Lucy has been volunteering within her
Coney Island community for over 34 years; and

WHEREAS, In 1990, Lucy Mujica Diaz chose Coney Island to start a
family and raise her two wonderful daughters, Amanda and Liza; she was
immediately drawn to helping her community and served as the bookkeeper
for her homeowners association, the Seabreeze Block Association, from
1990 to 2000; when her daughters were young, Lucy volunteered at the La
Puerta Abierta Day Care Center, and as they transitioned to school, she
became involved in the PTA at PS 188, holding the positions of Treasurer
and Vice-President; and

WHEREAS, Lucy Mujica Diaz also began volunteering with the Our Lady
of Solace (OLS) Baseball League in 2000, acting as the Commissioner of
Finance and Commissioner of the T-Ball Division; her daughter benefitted
greatly from her participation in the OLS League and was a starter on
her college softball team as a freshman; Lucy Mujica Diaz continues to
help the league with fundraising events; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, Lucy Mujica Diaz became involved with Brooklyn
Community Services during Superstorm Sandy; in 2013, she volunteered
with the Coney Island Autism Angels and was instrumental in securing
free space at the local YMCA; this dedicated volunteer has also worked
with Coney Island Gospel when needed since 1990; Lucy Mujica Diaz has
also volunteered with We Care New York Inc. and with the Coney Island
Beautification Project; and

WHEREAS, Lucy Mujica Diaz's current focus has been on two positions
that are very important to her community; she has been with Community
Board 13 since 2013, and currently serves as the Board Chairperson; she
has also been a part of the 60 PCT Community Council since 2014, and is
the current Assistant Secretary; 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize Lucy Mujica Diaz for her outstanding volunteer efforts and her
lasting contributions to her community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lucy Mujica Diaz.