Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) will host his 7th Women of Distinction ceremony on Saturday, October 24 at 12 p.m. at the Merrick Public Library, located at 2279 Merrick Avenue in Merrick. The ceremony focuses on local women who have made significant contributions to their community in a variety of fields, and each woman will be honored by Assemblyman McDonough. “I am excited to once again host the Women of Distinction ceremony,” McDonough said. “This year, I will be honoring nine women from Bellmore, Merrick and Wantagh who have lived exemplary lives and made outstanding accomplishments in the fields of education, volunteerism, humanitarianism, community/civic affairs, and healthcare. These women are not only leaders in their community but in New York State, and I am honored to recognize them.”