LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Paula Katinas upon the occasion of
being honored on March 11, 2010, in conjunction with Women's History
Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through both their tradi-
tional and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those illustrious women within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Paula Katinas upon the occasion of being honored on Thursday, March 11,
2010, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York, at a special event to be held at the Bay Ridge Manor, Bay Ridge,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the State of New York officially sets aside time
to recognize the unique contributions that women have made to this great
Empire State and its society; and
WHEREAS, Paula Katinas has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwav-
ering service to her community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Born in Sunset Park, New York, to Paul and Margaret Katinas,
Paula Katinas and her family moved to Bensonhurst, New York, when she
was two years old and she has lived in her beloved community ever since;
and
WHEREAS, Paula Katinas is a graduate of District 20 schools, including
P.S. 204, Dyker Heights Junior High School and New Utrecht High School;
and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Paula Katinas has been a reporter for the
HOME REPORTER AND SUNSET NEWS and the BROOKLYN SPECTATOR for 26 years;
and
WHEREAS, Paula Katinas is a passionate journalist who has covered
everything from the police blotter to politics and enjoys writing
different types of articles for the two newspapers; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work for the newspapers, Paula Katinas
writes fiction and is currently working on her first novel; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Paula Katinas 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, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Paula Katinas has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Paula Katinas, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; 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
commend Paula Katinas upon the occasion of being honored on March 11,

2010, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paula Katinas.