LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara Fillios upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the PTA Award by the Bellmore-Merrick United
Secondary Teachers

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
Barbara Fillios upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
PTA Award by the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers to be cele-
brated at its 27th Annual Awards Dinner Dance Program at the Woodbury
Country Club on Thursday, June 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Fillios has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Fillios has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barbara Fillios upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the PTA Award by the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara Fillios.