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This resolution pays tribute to Norma Lucia Gonsalves, a distinguished educator, public servant, and community leader who passed away on February 4, 2025, at the age of 90 in East Meadow, New York. The resolution highlights her significant contributions as a teacher in the New York City school system for 25 years, where she taught English and inspired many students in their performing arts pursuits, and later as a Nassau County Legislator for 19 years, serving as Presiding Officer in 2011. Throughout her career, Gonsalves was recognized for her community involvement, establishing Hispanic Heritage Month, supporting Latino community resources, and creating a Veterans Clinic at Nassau University Medical Center. She was actively engaged in local organizations like the Parent-Teacher Association, Kiwanis Club, and founded the Council of East Meadow Community Organizations (CEMCO). The resolution acknowledges her numerous awards, including the 2022 Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award and the 1998 Woman of Distinction from the New York State Senate. The legislative body formally mourns her passing, recognizes her lifelong commitment to public service, and resolves to transmit a copy of the resolution to her surviving family members: her three children (Gregg, Dana, and Carin Gonsalves) and four grandchildren.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K106