The Roosevelt Island Disabled Association (RIDA) and long time Roosevelt Island activist and former Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) President Lynn Strong-Shinozaki were honored recently by the issuance of a NY State Senate Proclamation recognizing their service to our community by NY State Senator Jose Serrano.
According to Senator Serrano:
Long before the pandemic, RIDA has been enhancing quality of life for
Roosevelt Island residents living with disabilities. During the height of
COVID-19, the group immediately jumped into action to ensure Roosevelt Island
residents had the resources needed to stay safe and healthy. Wendy Hersh and
the volunteers have put in a tremendous amount of hard work, and I was honored
to present them with a Senate Proclamation.
Last September, I spoke with RIDA President Wendy Hersh about the Roosevelt Island Food Pantry.
Also honored by a NY State Senate Proclamation from Senator Serrano was Ms Shinozaki. Senator Serrano noted:
Lynne Strong-Shinozaki has been an active member of the Roosevelt Island
community for decades, and has been a fervent advocate on a number of issues
important to island residents. I was proud to present her with a Senate
Proclamation on the occasion of her retirement from RIRA.
Former RIRA Presidents, Common Council members and other residents thanked Ms Strong-Shinozaki for her efforts on behalf of the Roosevelt Island community in video below.
Congrats to RIDA and Ms Shinozaki