Assemblyman McKevitt and Assemblyman McDonough present the honor of Woman of Distinction to Angela Heiniman for her dedication to helping and her leadership in the community. Assemblyman McKevitt and Assemblyman McDonough recently presented "Woman of Distinction" awards to several members of the Garden City community.

Among the awardees are Angela Heineman, Dr. Francisca Ariola-Hopkins and Lynn Anne Cipriani.

Angela Heineman

Angela Heineman, who is a resident of Garden City has dedicated herself to making the education that her children and other children receive, the best that it possibly can be. As a working mother of two Angela has strived to raise the quality of education and has demonstrated great passion and loyalty. As a volunteer to be class mother and teacher at the Bible Study at St. Joseph's School, Angela's selflessness has allowed children to meet higher expectations and has shown strong leadership skill. Most recently, Angela was elected as Garden City Board of Education Trustee. Angela's cheery disposition and strong minded objectives will help lead community members in the right direction.

Assemblyman Tom McKevitt and Assemblyman David McDonough present the Woman of Distinction Award to Dr. Francisca Ariola-Hopkins for her outstanding work with patients and the skills she possesses to help others.. Dr. Francisca

Ariola-Hopkins

Acting as an attending physician at Winthrop University Hospital for the past 36 years, Dr. Francisca Ariola-Hopkins has dedicated all of her time and effort into giving back to the Garden City Community and taking care of the sick and needy. Dr. Ariola-Hopkins received her M.D. from U.S.T Medical School followed by her residency training in Internal Medicine at New York Hospital-Queens and training in Psychiatry at numerous hospitals. Dr. Ariola-Hopkins has also shown attendance at the New York School of Psychiatry, and a fellowship from the Nassau Academy of Medicine. Dr. Ariola-Hopkins shows true leadership and is an asset to our community.

Lynn Anne Cipriani

On behalf of award recipient Lynn Anne Cipriani, sister Marissa, accepts the Woman of Distinction award presented by Assemblyman McKevitt and Assemblyman McDonough.. As a distinguished humanitarian, leader, and caregiver Lynn Anne Cipriani has given herself selflessly to the people of our nation and those who need help the most. Lynn devotes her time into aiding the struggle to eliminate poverty and homelessness nation wide. As an active member at the University of Florida, Lynn jumped at the chance to join Habitat for Humanity where she provides invaluable service to the community members of Gainesville, Florida, assisted with the relief efforts in New Orleans, and was granted the opportunity to bike from Boston, MA to Santa Barbara, CA to help build funds and raise the awareness of poverty but also build homes for those who cannot afford them. Lynn has not only demonstrated leadership and courage; she has shown dedication and a true spirit that those who follow her can look up to. Accepting the award for Lynn is her sister Marissa.