Franzese honored as YWCA
Woman of Influence
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Professor Paula A. Franzese was named a Woman of Influence by the
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) of Essex and West Hudson on
November 2, 2002.
As explained in their mission and purpose statement, the YWCA is a
women's membership movement guided by a vision of peace, justice, and
freedom for all people.
It promotes civil rights, women's issues, and childcare
legislation as a means towards the ultimate goal of empowering women and
eliminating racism.
Franzese's many accomplishments are consistent with these goals.
Of note are her positions as President of the National Justice resource
center, member of the Essex County Commission on Unity, and founder of the
New Jersey Mentor Program.
The YWCA Board of Directors bestowed this honorable distinction
upon Professor Franzese in recognition of her long-standing commitment to
the public interest and to the vision of the YWCA.
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From Professor Franzese's acceptance
speech
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"There is a force that meets good with good; that honors the
generous impulse with the human response. By anchoring ourselves in love
in all situations, let us be the midwives to a new generation.
Our lives are shaped most not by what we take with us, but by what
we leave behind. At the hours of our deaths, what is it that will be said
of us? Let it be said that together, one heart, one mind, one day at a
time, we ushered in a chain reaction of the human spirit."
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Prof. Franzese accepts the
YWCA Woman of Influence Award from alumna Shelly
Oliver Hollis. (photo by Marisa Marinos).
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