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This resolution mourns the death of Ernestine R. Green, a distinguished citizen from Orchard Park, New York, who passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Queens in 1938, Green was a pioneering African American professional who, despite initial barriers in the education system, made significant contributions to her community. She graduated from Buffalo State Teachers College in 1959 and went on to become the first woman appointed to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) in 1980, where she initiated important programs supporting minority businesses and public art. Green was involved in numerous organizations, including the Buffalo Urban League, NAACP, and Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's Educational Committee, and was a founder of the Black Educators Association. The resolution honors her lifelong commitment to community service, professional excellence, and social progress, acknowledging her legacy of compassion and dedication to improving opportunities for marginalized communities. The legislative body formally recognizes her achievements by pausing to mourn her passing and resolves to transmit a copy of the resolution to her family, specifically her daughter Beth Ann, who is an attorney in Forest Hills, New York.