LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Florence Limina upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition at the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's Day
Table on Friday, March 19, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who
provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary
programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or
other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Florence Limi-
na upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the
4th Annual Saint Joseph's Day Table to be held at the Mahoney State
Building, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, March 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, In Sicily, during great drought and famine, the people made a
promise to Saint Joseph that if the drought would be lifted, they would
be indebted to him; the lords of the manor (landowners) promised to open
their homes and serve the poor in gratitude to Saint Joseph for his
intercession, hence, the tradition of the Saint Joseph's Day Table; and
WHEREAS, Florence Limina has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwav-
ering service to her community and subsequently, has been selected for
this most prestigious tribute; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Florence Limina is the Co-President of
the Buffalo POINT (Pursuing Our Italian Names Together) Group; and
WHEREAS, Florence Limina is a graduate of Grover Cleveland High School
and received a degree in Sociology from the University of Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, Florence Limina is also a member of the Association of Itali-
an American Women and a delegate to the Federation of Italian Societies
of Western New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Florence Limina, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Florence Limina upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's Day Table on Friday, March
19, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Florence Limina.