LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Patricia Carlucci 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
Patricia Carlucci 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, Patricia Carlucci 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 Brooklyn, New York, Patricia Carlucci attended P.S.
200, St. Finbar School, and Bishop Kearney High School; she earned her
Bachelor's degree in 1978, from Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Patricia Carlucci continued to work at the
computer center at Fordham University, where she had taken a job as a
student worker in her junior year; as a result, she decided to continue
her education in Computer Science at the University of Arizona in
Tucson; and
WHEREAS, While in Arizona, Patricia Carlucci found a job as a
programmer/analyst for a small group insurance company; during this
time, she also was an active member of the Newman Catholic Student
Center, where she found herself volunteering in any way that she could,
whether it be helping out at the monthly spaghetti dinner or singing in
the choir; and
WHEREAS, After nearly five years, Patricia Carlucci returned to New
York City and resumed her career at Fordham University; she has worked
in the IT department since 1984, as a programmer/analyst, manager,
assistant director, director and executive director; for the past eight
months she has been working on Special Projects for the CIO; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Patricia Carlucci 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, Patricia Carlucci has been connected to Brooklyn and her
parish, St. Finbar for her entire life; once again, she is drawn to
serve in numerous activities, including volunteering at the annual feast
and serving as an official technical resource for the rectory; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Patricia Carlucci is an avid singer who finds
immense joy as a member of the St. Finbar Choir; she also enjoys mentor-
ing the youth of the parish and always searches out activities that
focus on helping the younger members of the church; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Patricia Carlucci 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 Patricia Carlucci, 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 Patricia Carlucci 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 Patricia Carlucci.