LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sister Patricia Turley upon the occasion
of her designation as Woman of the Year by MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick
Chamber of Commerce

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor
Sister Patricia Turley upon the occasion of her designation as Woman of
the Year by MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, This special occasion will be celebrated at the Merrick Cham-
ber of Commerce's 74th Anniversary Installation Dinner Dance on Thurs-
day, January 8, 2009, at the Chateau Briand in Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Each year MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce
co-sponsor the Man and Woman of the Year contest; nominees and winners
usually do not reflect deeds done in the past year but a culmination of
decades of philanthropic efforts in the community; Sister Patricia
Turley truly represents people who have made a commitment to the commu-
nity and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Sister Patricia Turley is the one in the community who offers
consolation and hope to the family that has lost a father, mother or
child; she also spends her day tending to the needs of the jobless, the
homeless, the hungry, and the sick; her energy knows no bounds, and her
love of humanity is a beautiful example for all to follow; and
WHEREAS, Sister Patricia Turley is the shining star guiding Sacred
Heart's Social Ministry Program; throughout the past decade she piloted
a program which has helped countless individuals and families through an
outreach effort which provides the needy and less fortunate with food,
clothing and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Sister Patricia Turley's distin-
guished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sister Patricia Turley upon the occasion of her designation as
Woman of the Year by MERRICK LIFE and the Merrick Chamber of Commerce;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sister Patricia Turley, 1921 Old Mill Road, North Merrick,
New York 11566.