New York J 2162: Honoring Rachelle Krieger upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Residents Forward on June 4, 2026

Bill Text

Senate Resolution No. 2162
 Senator MARTINSBY:
         Rachelle Krieger upon the occasion of herHONORING
        designation  for  special  recognition  by Residents
        Forward on June 4, 2026
   It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  andWHEREAS,
commend  individuals  whose  artistic accomplishments, civic leadership,
and community service  have  enriched  the  cultural  and  environmental
vitality of their communities; and
    Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with itsWHEREAS,
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Rachelle Krieger upon  the  occasion  of  her  designation  for  special
recognition  by Residents Forward to be celebrated at its Annual Gala on
Thursday, June 4, 2026, at The Manhasset Bay Yacht Club; and
   Rachelle Krieger is a distinguished visual artist  who  hasWHEREAS,
lived  and worked in Port Washington for more than two decades, building
a career marked  by  artistic  excellence  and  steadfast  environmental
advocacy; and
    Through  her  paintings and ceramics, Rachelle Krieger hasWHEREAS,
captured the beauty, fragility, and significance of the  natural  world,
creating  works deeply rooted in the local landscape and inspired by the
urgent need for environmental stewardship and conservation; and
   From 2002 through 2009, Rachelle Krieger painted  en  pleinWHEREAS,
air at the Sand Point Preserve, developing a significant body of artwork
inspired by coastal ecosystems; and
    These  works  were  subsequently  exhibited  in commercialWHEREAS,
galleries  throughout  the  United  States  and  featured  in   numerous
fundraising  exhibitions  benefiting  the  North Shore Land Alliance and
Residents  Forward,  demonstrating  her  enduring  commitment  to   land
conservation and community stewardship; and
    Rachelle  Krieger organized the first Port Washington OpenWHEREAS,
Studios event in collaboration with the  Town,  expanding  opportunities
for  local  artists while fostering cultural engagement and appreciation
for the arts throughout the community; and
   She further contributed to Port Washington's cultural  lifeWHEREAS,
by  curating  the community art exhibit tent at PortFest Music, Arts and
Community Festival, the annual fundraiser presented by HEARTS PW, and by
serving for ten years on the Art Advisory Council at the Port Washington
Public Library; and
   Throughout her distinguished career, Rachelle  Krieger  hasWHEREAS,
also  juried exhibitions, led artist demonstrations, and utilized public
programming as a platform to promote environmental awareness and inspire
civic participation through the arts; and

   In addition to her  artistic  and  cultural  contributions,WHEREAS,
Rachelle  Krieger  has demonstrated exceptional civic leadership through
her service as co-president of the Beacon Hill Women's Club,  where  she
helped   organize  fundraising  initiatives  supporting  the  Interfaith
Nutrition Network and  scholarships  for  graduates  of  Schreiber  High
School; and
    Whether  painting  fragile  shorelines,  participating  inWHEREAS,
community cleanups, or helping restore and protect  local  oyster  beds,
Rachelle  Krieger  has  unified her artistic practice and public service
around a singular  purpose:  to  celebrate,  protect,  and  sustain  the
environment  that  inspires  her  work  and enriches her community; now,
therefore, be it
   That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  toRESOLVED,
honor  Rachelle Krieger upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Residents Forward on June 4, 2026, and to extend  to  her
its highest commendation and sincere appreciation for her many artistic,
environmental, and civic contributions to the Port Washington community;
and be it further
    That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, beRESOLVED,
transmitted to Rachelle Krieger.