Senator James Sanders Jr. Honors 2017 Woman of Distinction - Enid Glabman

State Senator James Sanders Jr. (D-Rochdale Village) honored Enid Glabman as his 2017 “Woman of Distinction,” an award given through the senate to outstanding women living and working in New York State whose contributions have enriched the quality of life in their community and beyond.

“Enid’s long time devotion to helping others is admirable and makes her well deserving of the title, Woman of Distinction,” Sanders said. “Her commitment to the consistent betterment of her community is an inspiration.”
 
Enid Glabman was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and attended public school from Elementary through High School before moving to Bayswater, Queens in 1957. She later married and during her husband’s military service, Enid served as secretary of a civic association at the off campus Army base where her husband was stationed. She later served as treasurer of the Women's League for Conservative Judaism for several years.
 
A Hunter College graduate with a BA in education, Enid taught in the NYC public school system for 31 years (21 in P. S. 104) and although currently retired, she now teaches Russian residents of JASA, conversational English. She also received an MA degree from Brooklyn College.
 
Demonstrating her commitment to charitable causes and her determination to, “always keep moving,” Enid successfully took on the challenge of walking in the Susan B. Komen Race for a Cure for many years, along with her family and fellow team members. She has always contributed to many causes, especially for animals and the environment.
 
Enid has been the recipient of several awards including the 2009 Sisterhood Honoree Award and was the president of Metropolitan-Inter Collegiate House Plan Association.
 
She has raised three wonderful children who also attended their local public schools in the Rockaways - P.S. 104, IS 53 and Far Rockaway High School. She currently meets monthly with a teachers' alumni group.
 
Enid stays engaged in community matters as she is currently the Chairperson of the Bayswater Civic Association and still attends many meetings of her local Community Board 14 as well as critical local community meetings.
 
“Enid is a great role model for our young people,” Sanders said. “She is a beloved figure in the 10^th Senatorial District and brings joy to everyone she meets.”