LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marnee Elias-Pavia upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009-2010 Victor V. Allegretti Woman of the Year Award
from the American Legion Kings County Youth Recreational Facility, Inc.
on March 14, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marnee Elias-Pavia upon the occasion of receiving the 2009-2010 Victor
V. Allegretti Woman of the Year Award from the American Legion Kings
County Youth Recreational Facility, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Marnee Elias-Pavia has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Marnee Elias-Pavia will be recognized by the American Legion
Kings County Youth Recreational Facility, Inc. at its 16th Annual Base-
ball Fund Raiser Banquet to be held on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at
Gargiulo's Restaurant, Brooklyn, New York, and
WHEREAS, A lifelong "Brooklynite," Marnee Elias-Pavia is District
Manager of Community Board 11 in Brooklyn, New York; in this capacity,
she advocates to ensure City services are delivered to the residents and
merchants of the Bath Beach, Bensonhurst, Gravesend, and Mapleton neigh-
borhoods; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming District Manager, Marnee Elias-Pavia served
as Assistant District Manager for four years and as a Community Associ-
ate for six years; before joining Community Board 11, she worked for the
Sea Gate Association, where she was responsible for providing service to
the property owners and residents of the private community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her esteemed career, Marnee Elias-Pavia has
participated and coordinated numerous neighborhood clean-up events,
organized a "Day of Unity" in support of the service members during the
Gulf War, and had the honor of assisting Brooklyn Remembers; and
WHEREAS, Marnee Elias-Pavia 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, Marnee Elias-Pavia has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Allan, and their
daughter, Roxie, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life
and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Marnee Elias-Pavia has displayed
throughout her life; 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
honor Marnee Elias-Pavia upon the occasion of receiving the 2009-2010
Victor V. Allegretti Woman of the Year Award from the American Legion

Kings County Youth Recreational Facility, Inc. on March 14, 2010; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marnee Elias-Pavia.