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Above Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi, at podium, with countywide Woman of Distinction, Sharon Richmond, right, and Grace Ioannidis, director of the Suffolk County Department of Women’s Services. Photo from Bontempi’s office
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Legislator Bontempi’s nominee chosen as 2023 countywide Woman of Distinction On March 7, at the general meeting of the Suffolk County Legislature, Legislator Stephanie Bontempi (R-Centerport) formally recognized Sharon Richmond as this year’s Woman of Distinction for Suffolk County. Bontempi selected Richmond, a Northport resident and fifth-grade educator, as her 2023 nominee due to her unwavering commitment to tackling the scourges of substance abuse and mental health issues, according to a press release from Bontempi’s office. Richmond was inspired to take a proactive role in the community after losing her son and only child, Vincent.
“Sharon turned a horrendous tragedy into something beautiful that can save lives,” said Bontempi. “Substance abuse and mental health matters are difficult to talk about, especially when they are responsible for a family member’s passing. Because of Sharon, formerly taboo topics are becoming a part of mainstream conversations; that’s how real progress will be made.” Some of the work in which Richmond has been engaged over the years include, but are not limited to, advocating for mental health and addiction awareness in Albany, serving on the Town of Huntington Opioid and Addiction Task Force, advising the legislature on the opioid settlement
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fund distribution, and volunteering on the Northport-East Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force. Additionally, she has successfully published numerous articles on related matters. The Suffolk County Woman of Distinction program was created by the legislature in 2002 in order to recognize exceptional woman across Suffolk County. Each of Suffolk County’s 18 legislators selects a nominee and then the Suffolk County Women’s Advisory Commission chooses the countywide honoree from those nominations. The month of March was chosen for the program, as it is Women’s History Month.