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Sullivan to lead St. Patrick’s Day parade humbling to take my place among them.” She grew up in the village Suzanne Murphy Sullivan with her five brothers — Ed, has been named the grand mar- Patrick, John, James, and shal of the 2025 Rockville Cen- Christopher — where she tre St. Patrick’s Parade, which attended Jennie E. Hewitt Elewill take place on March 22 at mentary School, St. Agnes Cathedral School and the noon. “I am proud of my Irish Sacred Heart Academy, before Catholic heritage and to be cho- going on to earn her bachelor’s degree from Mansen to the Grand hattan College, douMarshal of the best ble majoring in govSt. Patrick’s parade er nment and poliaround is truly a tics and urban great honor,” Sulliaffairs. van said. During her colSullivan, 55, is a lege years, Sullivan third-generation was active in stuRo ck v i l l e C e n t re d e n t g ove r n m e n t native and for mer and served as capvillage trustee. She first joined the St. SUzANNE SUllIVAN tain of the 1990-91 women’s swim team. Patrick’s Day She also met her Parade committee in 2006, during her time in village office, future husband, Rob Sullivan, and would continue to serve on who she married in October the board of directors over sev- 1995 at St. Agnes Cathedral. Together she and Robert had eral years. “I have seen firsthand how three children — Robert Jr., dedicated the members of the Caitlin, and Patrick. After working at Merrill committee are to not only organizing a parade that everyone Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and can enjoy, but also in raising Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette funds for worthy charities,” she as an assistant vice president said. “When I look at the names in equity capital markets, Sulliof the parade’s previous grand van left the corporate world in marshals, it really is quite Continued on page 16
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A Festival of lights Rabbi Mendel Gurkov of the Chabad of Rockville Centre, left, joins Village Trustee Gregory P. Shaughnessy, Rabbi David Lerner of Congregation B’nai Sholom-Beth David, Mayor Francis X. Murray, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, Village Trustee Emilio Grillo and Nassau County Legislator Scott Davis during the third annual Menorah Lighting ceremony in Rockville Centre. Story, more photos, Page 8.
South Side Leos Club makes a difference By DANIEl oFFNER doffner@liherald.com
South Side High School students with the Leos Club are proving that the next generation of leaders is ready to serve. The organization, which stands for leadership, experience and opportunity, is sponsored by and affiliated with the Lions Club of Rockville Centre. Club members, known as Leos, have embraced the organization’s motto, “where there is a need, there is a Leo,” by combining leadership development with impactful community service initiatives. “Leos are proud to make a contribution to the Lions Clubs International Foundation to help ease the suffering of the victims of the recent
hurricanes in the Southeastern United States and of disaster victims worldwide,” Bill Manteria, president of the Lions Club of Rockville Centre, said. On Dec. 18, students with the Leos Club presented Manteria with a check for $200 for the Lions International Relief Fund. The funding, raised by members of the student-led service organization, will aid hurricane victims and other disaster-stricken communities globally. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, 25.3 million people are displaced each year by sudden disasters, with the annual economic cost estimated between $250 and $300 billion. The Lions Clubs International Foundation Continued on page 3