Councilwoman Angie Cullin (2nd left, standing) joined NYS Assemblymen David McDonough (left) and Thomas McKevitt (right) in congratulating the 2008 honorees from the NYS 17th and 19th Assembly Districts. Cullin, who was named a NYS Senate Woman of Distinction in 2005, delivered the keynote address at the awards program held recently at the Merrick Library. The 2008 inductees were recognized for their accomplishments in a variety of fields as well as their contributions to our community. The 2008 honoree pictured are Patricia Appello of North Merrick, Rosemarie Corless and Alice Markinson of Bellmore, Anusha Syed of East Meadow, Betty Tucker and Dr. Pamela Banks Davis of Merrick, Shahina Yousuf of North Bellmore, Adele R. Gordon, Marilyn Griffin, Heidi Horn, Anna Kaplan and Barbara Kruger of Bellmore, Rita Monte, and Dr. Francisca Ariola-Hopkins, Lynn Anne Cipriani, Dr. Colleen Daly-Gunn and Angela Heineman, all of Garden City.