LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Kathleen V. Fanese upon the occa-
sion of her induction into The Rotary Club of New Rochelle Hall of Fame

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose lives, personal endeavors and community
service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and
family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Kathleen V. Fanese upon the occasion of her induction into The
Rotary Club of New Rochelle Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated on Wednesday, May 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of New Rochelle was founded in 1919 and is
celebrating its 90th anniversary; "Service Above Self' is not just its
motto, it is a way of life; and
WHEREAS, Since the Rotary Club of New Rochelle was first organized it
has taken a leadership role on both the local and international scene;
the Club's commitment to service and to the greater good of the communi-
ty has been a constant theme throughout its existence; and
WHEREAS, A marketing professional with The St. John Associates, Inc.
for the past 23 years, Kathleen V. Fanese is a senior account executive,
responsible for prospecting new business and markets, and servicing and
developing projects with existing accounts; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen V. Fanese is a past Board member of the Women's
Direct Marketing International, and a past member of both the Direct
Marketing Club of New York and Direct Marketing Days, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joining The Rotary Club of New Rochelle in 1994, Kathleen V.
Fanese has served on its Executive Board of Directors for nine years; in
2006, she received a Paul Harris Fellow Award, the highest award in
Rotary, and in 2005 was named the winner of the Service Above Self
Award; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen V. Fanese has generously donated her time to the
YMCA's First Night Committee and to the Boys' and Girls' Club Blockbus-
ter Committee; and
WHEREAS, A 1984 graduate of Iona College with a Bachelor of Arts in
Advertising and a minor in Marketing and Public Relations, Kathleen V.
Fanese also received a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from
the New School for Social Research in 1983; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen V. Fanese recently stepped down after 23 years of
service to the Iona College Alumni Board of Directors, four of those
years of service were on its Executive Board as Secretary; in 2004, she
received the College's Brother Patrick B. Dole Award for Distinguished
Service; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Kathleen V. Fanese has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Kathleen V. Fanese has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Kathleen V. Fanese upon the occasion of her induction into
The Rotary Club of New Rochelle Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathleen V. Fanese.