Joan Millman honored with praise and proclamations for years of service in Brooklyn’s 52AD
In a political lovefest at the Eileen C. Dugan Senior Center in Carroll Gardens on Monday, officials and community members honored former Assemblymember Joan Millman for her 17 years of service in the New York State Assembly’s 52nd District with a state Senate resolution and a shower of proclamations.
State Sen. Daniel Squadron said that Millman “was a lifeline in our community, deeply involved, and great partner in government. Whether it was fighting for senior and youth issues in Albany, or helping get a flu shot back in the neighborhood, Joan looked out for our local community and vulnerable populations statewide.”
Squadron noted that there was “no political benefit” to showing up on a busy Monday for the ceremony, yet almost every political Who’s Who in the district – and many from out of district — was there to honor Millman.
The list included Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, Comptroller Scott Stringer, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (52nd AD), Councilmember Stephen Levin, Community Board 6 District Manager Craig Hammerman, Community Board 2 District Manager Robert Perris and Oscar Jonas, community liaison for state Sen. Velmanette Montgomery. Carroll Gardens civic leader and small businessman Buddy Scotto was also in the crowd at the senior center, along with dozens of seniors.