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This resolution honors Allison Lake for her 25-year career with the Westchester Children's Association (WCA), a child advocacy organization founded in 1914 and the oldest of its kind in New York State. The resolution recognizes Lake's significant contributions, including her service as deputy director from 2008-2018 and executive director from 2018-2025, during which she championed critical initiatives such as access to health insurance, education, and digital resources, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notable achievements highlighted include her leadership role in the passage of New York State's Raise the Age Law, which prevents youth under 18 from being prosecuted as adults, and her appointment to the New York State Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council. The resolution celebrates Lake's unwavering commitment to equity and opportunity, her passionate advocacy for children and families in Westchester County, and her ability to transform child and family outcomes through her work. The legislative body formally acknowledges her dedication by pausing to honor her service and will transmit an official, engrossed copy of the resolution to Lake in recognition of her remarkable professional achievements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1140