Friday, January 17, 2025
Janet Pearsall, Vice President of the Oceanside Library Board of Trustees, was honored with the prestigious Velma K. Moore Award as Outstanding Trustee of the Year on Dec. 11.
The Velma K. Moore Award was established to honor the memory of Velma Moore, one of the charter members of the The New York State Association of Library Boards, now the Library Trustees Section of the New York Library Association, and wife of former New York State Lt. Governor Frank Moore.
The award, presented by John Furnari of the Library Trustees Association Section of the New York Library Association, highlights Pearsall’s commitment to the Oceanside Library and her advocacy for libraries and the communities they serve.
She was presented with a commemorative plaque and a check to the Oceanside Library in recognition of her efforts.
As a cornerstone of the Oceanside Library Board of Trustees, Pearsall exemplifies leadership, vision, and a passion for enriching the lives of community members through Library services. Her work has left a lasting impact, ensuring that the Library continues to thrive as a center for knowledge, creativity, and connection.
