(GARDEN CITY, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislators Scott M. Davis (D – Rockville Centre) and Olena Nicks (D – Uniondale) joined supporters of the Theta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at the organization’s “Rooted in Sisterhood, Service and Impact” gala at the Garden City Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 31.
The evening’s honorees included: Girl Scouts of Nassau County CEO Rande Bynum; Uniondale UFSD Superintendent Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil; Union Baptist Church Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Sedgwick V. Easley; Town of Hempstead Deputy Supervisor Dorothy L. Goosby, and Gearld R. Granger, Founder and CEO of GRG Security and Surveillance.
“Since being chartered in Manhasset on Oct. 29, 1966, the Theta Iota Omega Chapter has set the standard for excellence in impactful, purposeful service that seeks to combat hunger, mentor our youth, protect the environment, make communities healthier, and open doors to higher education,” Legislator Davis said. “Thank you to Reception Chairman Wilma Holmes Tootle, 60th Anniversary Chairman Leah E. Watson, and your entire team for your continued leadership and tireless efforts to uplift the world around us!”
“Through their tireless work, the Theta Iota Omega sisterhood has strengthened families throughout region, and their commitment to service has built a strong foundation that will allow them to expand upon this work in the years to come,” Legislator Nicks said. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Uniondale Superintendent Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil and all of her fellow honorees for embracing an organization that does so much to deliver comfort and create opportunities for others.”
PHOTO CREDITS – Photos by Chris Portuondodesmith