LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marnee Elias-Pavia upon the occasion of
receiving the Community Service Award from the American Italian Coali-
tion of Organizations

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marnee Elias-Pavia upon the occasion of receiving the Community Service
Award from the American Italian Coalition of Organizations; and
WHEREAS, The District Manager of Community Board 11, Marnee Elias-Pa-
via advocates to ensure that city services are delivered to the resi-
dents and merchants of the Bensonhurst community; prior to this, she
spent four years as Assistant District Manager, and six years as a
community associate; and
WHEREAS, Before joining Community Board 11 in 1999, Marnee Elias-Pavia
worked for the Sea Gate Association for 10 years, where her responsibil-
ities included providing services to the property owners and residents
of the private community; and
WHEREAS, During her career, Marnee Elias-Pavia has participated and
coordinated numerous neighborhood clean-up events, including "Day of
Unity" in support of the service members during the Gulf War, Brooklyn
Remembers and HOPE 2009; and
WHEREAS, With Marnee Elias-Pavia throughout have been her husband,
Allan, and their daughter, Roxie, both of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Marnee Elias-Pavia and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marnee Elias-Pavia upon the occasion of receiving the Community
Service Award from the American Italian Coalition of Organizations; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marnee Elias-Pavia.