LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gloria Martines and her sons upon
the occasion of being honored with the 2010 Mary Anne Boland Stewardship
Award at the Annual St. Mark Stewardship Dinner Dance on February 13,
2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of religious and community life in
New York State are nourished and fulfilled through the concern and
devotion of those who commit their energy and purpose to serving their
church and their community; and
WHEREAS, Individuals, such as Gloria Martines and her sons, Frank,
Michael, Robert and Benjamin, who give of their time and energy and
serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remun-
eration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Martines and her sons have given not only of their
time and energy but also of their competence, intelligence and leader-
ship, and consequently have been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Gloria Martines and her sons, Frank, Michael, Robert and Benjamin
Martines, upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition
as the recipients of the 2010 St. Mark Parish Mary Anne Boland Steward-
ship Award; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated with a Special
Stewardship Liturgy at the Church on Saturday, February 13, 2010,
followed by the Annual St. Mark Stewardship Dinner Dance, to be held at
Gargiulo's Restaurant in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, The third child in a family of seven sisters and two broth-
ers, Gloria Martines grew up in a home filled with love, great food, a
deep respect for family traditions, and strong ties to and pride in
their Catholic faith, a home which exemplified the classic first-genera-
tion Italian-American household of the middle twentieth century; and
WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, St. Mark Church and Parish have held
a special place in Gloria Martines' heart and she has created a unique
and strong bond with the church for her family; and
WHEREAS, Gloria and her late beloved husband, Ben Martines, who passed
away two years ago, were married at St. Edmund Church on September 24,
1950; they were together for 57 years and Gloria devoted herself to
making a loving home for her husband and sons; and
WHEREAS, That same year, in 1950, Gloria and Ben became active St.
Mark parishioners; Ben was a member of the Holy Name Society and the
Church Bowling League and coached the Pee Wee Baseball teams of all four
of his sons and, among her many contributions to the parish over the
years, Gloria has been a member of the Rosary Society for more than 40
years and served as its Secretary for eight years; and
WHEREAS, Michael, Frank, Robert, and Benjamin were all St. Mark altar
boys; all four are graduates of St. Mark Grammar School; they partic-
ipated in many parish-sponsored charity events as students and, after
graduation, returned for religious education classes as high school
students; and
WHEREAS, Today, Frank, Robert, and Benjamin work together at Ridge
Abstract Corp., the title insurance company Frank Martines started
almost thirty years ago, and Michael is a writer; and

WHEREAS, They have blessed Gloria with four loving daughters-in-law
and ten grandchildren, all of whom are proud to be part of her life; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Martines is the esteemed and cherished matriarch of
the Martines family; all the family traditions and religious cele-
brations she was introduced to as a little girl remain fresh and sacred
in her forever young heart and she gets great pleasure from passing them
on for future generations to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Gloria Martines and her sons have
displayed throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gloria Martines and Michael, Frank, Robert, and Benjamin
Martines upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Mary Anne Boland
Stewardship Award at the Annual St. Mark Stewardship Dinner Dance on
February 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gloria Martines and to each of her sons, Michael, Frank,
Robert, and Benjamin Martines.