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Assemblywoman Solages Honors Good Samaritan of the Month: Gina Burnett

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By Published: February 04 2016

LongIsland.com

Good Samaritan of the Month: Gina Burnett takes great pride in serving her community.

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Assemblywoman Solages with Gina Burnett - Good Samaritan of the Month.

Elmont, NY - February 1, 2016 - Good Samaritan of the Month: Gina Burnett takes great pride in serving her community. Assemblywoman Solages (Elmont-D) honored Gina for her recent work on a toy drive hosted in conjunction with the Church of the Harvest in Elmont. Gina Burnett is an active member of several community organizations, serving as a Board Trustee of the Elmont Memorial Library; leader at the Church of the Harvest; CEO of The Community Helpers, Inc.; and member of the Argo Civic Association. Mrs. Burnett believes “No man is an island; it is the benevolence of others and partnerships that allow us to succeed.” She hopes to continue her work by fostering unity and advocating for families in her community.

If you would like to nominate an exemplary citizen for Assemblywoman Solages’ Good Samaritan of the month award, please submit a short paragraph about the nominee’s accomplishments in the community and contact information via email.