LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nydia Corace for her outstanding dedi-
cation to the American Legion Kings County Youth Recreational Facility
on March 8, 2009

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Nydia Corace for her outstanding dedication to the American Legion Kings
County Youth Recreational Facility at its annual luncheon to be held on
Sunday, March 8, 2009; and
WHEREAS, In 1976, Nydia Corace co-founded ICM Data Services, a company
that performs the outsourcing of data entry; as a leading data-entry
specialist service, ICM has provided over 30 years of uninterrupted
service to hundreds of satisfied clients; they represent the financial
community, including brokerage firms, stock exchanges and banks, medical
facilities, insurance companies and educational institutions; they also
represent small to medium size businesses of every kind throughout the
New York Metropolitan area; she is currently employed by Corporate Elec-
tric Group, Inc. as Executive Assistant to the President; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Nydia Corace has been called
upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charita-
ble endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Nydia Corace was the first female president of the Kiwanis
Club of Coney Island and became distinguished; she was also the first
female Distinguished Lt. Governor of the Brooklyn Division; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Nydia Corace was Executive Assistant to past
Governor Tom DeJulia and has served the district in various positions as
Chairperson; she proudly represented the Kiwanis of New York State as
its First Lady while her husband served as Governor; and
WHEREAS, A Diamond Kaiser and Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Fellow,
Nydia Corace received the "Rising Star Award" from the Latino Job
Services Employer Committee for her work in the business community; in
addition, JDF presented her with the Community Services Award at its
Discovery Ball; she has also been honored by Youth DARES, the Brighton
Beach Neighborhood Association and was recognized by the New York
District Circle K as a "2008 Convention Honoree"; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Nydia Corace has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Joe, his son,
Frank, and daughter-in-law, Kristin, as well as their grandson, Michael,
all 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 Nydia Corace has displayed through-
out 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
commend Nydia Corace for her outstanding dedication to the American
Legion Kings County Youth Recreational Facility; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nydia Corace.