Ferraro Honored By Congress

, the woman who made history as the first female vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket, was honored by Congress with a special resolution this week.

Put forward by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley, the resolution to honor Ferraro was passed on Tuesday night by unanimous consent.

Ferraro died on Saturday, succumbing to cancer at the age of 75.

The woman who ran for vice president with Walter Mondale represented New York’s Ninth Congressional District for three terms. The resolution passed to honor  her work on the part of women, and her career in public service, including her time with the Queens District Attorney’s office.

“Geraldine Ferraro was more than a pioneer who inspired me, and generations of women, she was also a great friend and mentor,” Gillibrand said. “I will greatly miss her many words of wisdom, encouragement and advice.”

Councilwoman Karen Koslowitz, D-Forest Hills, also expressed admiration for the former congresswoman.

“I was proud to have known Geraldine Ferraro and admired her strength and knowledge,” Koslowitz said. “I was also proud to have her as my constituent. She will be missed, but always remembered. She truly paved the way for women.”

State Sen. Joe Addabbo remembered the progress that his father, a congressman and colleague of Ferraro’s, achieved with her.

“New York and our nation lost a true credible, dedicated trailblazer when Geraldine Ferraro passed away over the weekend,” Addabbo said. “Her work as a teacher, lawyer, mother, local and national public servant who set new standards, is truly to be admired and honored.”