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03-27-09
Ruth Hassell-Thompson seeks another term as Senator of the 36th Senatorial District in 2010
     New York Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson, Senator of the 36th Senatorial District, which encompasses the Bronx and Westchester County, held a fundraiser Friday night, March 27, at the newly renovated Pelham/Split Rock Golf Course's new clubhouse.
     Her term ends in 2010, but Senator Thompson is already making preparations for a reelection bid, and she had plenty of supporters at the March 27 fundraiser, which included her close friend and former colleague, retired New York Senator Efrain Gonzalez.
     Thompson, a Mount Vernon resident, was first elected to the New York State Senate in 2000, has a long track record of public service and community involvement as the Senator of the 36th Senatorial District.
     In 1993, Thompson was elected to the Mount Vernon City Council, serving as Council President and Acting Mayor. In this position, she was Vice chairperson of the Urban Renewal Board; a voting member of the Board of Estimate; Vice chairperson of the Real Estate Board and Chairperson of the Capital Projects Board. Among her other committee responsibilities was oversight of all Council committees, which included Legislation and Public Works; Human Resources; Finance and Planning; Public Safety and Codes.
     Thompson continues to balance her public responsibilities with other important community and business-related endeavors in the district. A retired nurse/counselor for Mount Vernon Hospital (1963-1998) specializing in pediatrics and helping women with substance abuse issues, she is the Founding-President/CEO of "The Gathering," a volunteer-staffed women's center in Mt. Vernon that provides counseling and support services. In addition, Thompson was a health educator for the Mt. Vernon Neighborhood Health Center's initiative, which entailed working with persons infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS. She was honored with the "Unsung Heroes" award, presented by the AIDS Related Community Services (ARCS) organization.
     Thompson's schedule is a busy one, and her Standing Committee Assignments for 2009 include: Crime Victims, Crime & Correction (Chair); Commerce, Economic Development & Small Business; Consumer Protection; Housing; Judiciary; Rules; Transportation.
     The March 27 fundraiser attracted a large gathering of supporters, all seeking to make sure Thompson is reelected as Senator of the 36th Senatorial District in 2010.

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