2009-J4163
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Loretta Migliore upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Bay Ridge Brooklyn Chap-
ter of New York State Women, Inc.
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Migliore has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Loretta Migl-
iore upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the
Bay Ridge Brooklyn Chapter of New York State Women, Inc. on Saturday,
March 20, 2010, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn, Loretta Migliore graduated from Our Lady of
Angels Elementary School, Bay Ridge High School, and Hunter College; she
taught elementary school for 10 years, and joined the business sector in
the Human Resource Department at Chase Manhattan Bank; and
WHEREAS, After 25 years and experiencing four bank mergers, Loretta
Migliore retired from JP Morgan Chase at the end of 2006; since that
time, she has been affiliated with a number of ministries at her church,
including St. Vincent de Paul Society which provides food for those in
need within her community; and
WHEREAS, Loretta Migliore is an avid supporter for the Multiple Scler-
osis Society, as her husband, Michael, was diagnosed with the disease 20
years ago; she is also affiliated with the Guy M. Stewart Cancer Fund,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Composed of volunteers, the Guy M. Stewart Cancer Fund, Inc.
was established to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House in Manhat-
tan and the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Pediatric Unit; and
WHEREAS, With Loretta Migliore throughout has been her husband, Micha-
el, who feels privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Loretta Migliore has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Loretta Migliore upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Bay Ridge Brooklyn Chapter of New York State Women,
Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Loretta Migliore.