County Clerk to Speak at Chamber Season Finale Luncheon

Please join the Garden City Chamber of Commerce at its season finale luncheon program on Wednesday, May 22 at the Garden City Hotel, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. when Maureen O’Connell, Nassau County Clerk and keynote speaker will include in her presentation services of the county clerk’s office, consumer protections and the Veteran Recognition Program.

In November 2005, O’Connell was elected county wide to the office of Nassau County clerk and overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term in 2009. As county clerk, an office created by the New York State Constitution, O’Connell serves as clerk of the Supreme and County Courts and is responsible for maintaining the official index of documents relating to real property ownership at Nassau County.

O’Connell began her professional career as a registered nurse at North Shore University Hospital. She holds a B .S. in health care administration from St. Joseph’s College and earned her Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law. She combined her knowledge of law and health administration by practicing in the areas of civil litigation, elder law and health regulatory compliance in the second largest law firm in Nassau County at the time.

In 1998, O’Connell was the first woman elected to represent the 17th District in New York State Assembly. During her tenure as state legislator, she served as the ranking member of the Assembly’s Health Committee and in 2001, chaired the state taskforce on the critical shortage of nurses. She also served on the Assembly Judiciary, Insurance and Ethics Committees. She was a member of the Sexual Assault and Violence Education (S.A.V.E.) task force on sex crimes and violence against women and children.

This season finale luncheon program will also include a showcase of various member businesses to begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue throughout the reception/networking period. Luncheon will be served promptly at 12:30 p.m. The fee is $65 per person with advance reservations required at 746-7724, ext. 101. Checks made payable to the Garden City Chamber of Commerce may be mailed to 230 Seventh Street, Garden City, NY 11530. Credit cards are acceptable via telephone or fax at 746-7725.

To view the invitation or download the reservation, visit www.gardencitychamber.org.

Submitted by the Garden City Chamber of Commerce