The event was hosted by Assemblyman William Colton (D-47, representing Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach and Dyker Heights); and Councilmember Susan Zhuang (D-43, representing Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, Borough Park and Sunset Park).
It represented arenas such as business, education, humanitarian work, military service, community/civic affairs, health care, government and volunteerism — and all of the honorees were nominated by community members.
“Today we are honoring women that are not household names — but people who every day do the things that make the community work,” Colton told the Brooklyn Eagle, “the teachers, the nurses, the police officers, the firefighters, and many others.
“Women who are strong, passionate, and energetic can make tremendous differences in a community,” he added, noting that when you involve strong women, there is no limit to what you can accomplish.
Zhuang pointed out that “It’s not only the big CEOs, but housewives as well who contribute to their family — and their kids, who are our next generation, will end up contributing to our community.”
Eileen LaRuffa, one of the honorees who has lived in the community for some 63 years, described herself as a “professional volunteer” and said that it’s nice to be recognized.
“I love everything I’ve ever done…
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