Celebrating 69 Years of Service at Membership Luncheon

AHRC Nassau celebrated 69 years of fulfilling the promise to children and adults with developmental disabilities at our Annual Membership Luncheon. This year was particularly special, as the organization celebrated the 100th anniversary of its grounds and 60 years of being headquartered in Brookville. Over 600 AHRC members and guests in government shared their support and commitment for people with developmental disabilities.

State and local representatives show support — Pictured First Row AHRC Nassau First Vice President Saundra Gumerove AHRC Nassau Vice President Jack Garofalo Assemblywoman Melissa Missy Miller Senator Carl Marcellino Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and AHRC Nassau Executive Director Stanfort Perry Second Row AHRC Nassau President Paul Giordano and New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Long Island Region Deputy Director Margaret Stadnicky on behalf of Governor Andrew Cuomo Third Row Legislator Vincent Muscarella Legislator Debra Mulé Assemblyman Michael Montesano and Legislator Ellen W Birnbaum Fourth Row Assemblyman Dave McDonough Mayor of Brookville Daniel Serota and Assemblyman Ed Ra Present but not pictured Legislator Laura Schaefer and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino

Floral Park Auxiliary President Francine Anders and Floral Park Auxiliary Vice President of Membership Theresa A. Valila accept the Membership Award. — Floral Park Auxiliary President Francine Anders and Floral Park Auxiliary Vice President of Membership Theresa A Valila accept the Membership Award

The annual Membership Luncheon is a great tradition at AHRC, paying tribute to the members and what their voices, together, are able to achieve. As members and supporters come together, it’s important to recognize the contributions of AHRC Auxiliaries. We are pleased to recognize: The Floral Park Auxiliary for the greatest number of new members. The Garden City Auxiliary for the greatest number of membership renewals. The Massapequa/Seaford/Farmingdale Auxiliary for the greatest overall membership.