LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Maureen F. Stramka upon the occasion
of receiving the 2010 Civic Award from the Bay Ridge Community Council
on June 3, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Maureen F. Stramka upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Civic Award
from the Bay Ridge Community Council at its 59th Annual Dinner Dance to
be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at El Caribe Country Club, Brooklyn,
New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Maureen F. Stramka has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
subsequently has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Maureen F. Stramka is a resident of Bay Ridge, New York, and
is presently employed as a Neighborhood Counselor for the Kings County
District Attorney; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Maureen F. Stramka 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, While her children attended Our Lady of Angels School,
Maureen F. Stramka helped supervise hot lunch period, organized summer
entertainment, and chaperoned the eighth graders on their Washington
trips for several years; and
WHEREAS, The past President of the Bay Ridge Lions Club, Maureen F.
Stramka was Chair of the organization's Holiday Party for visually
impaired and blind children from several local schools; in recognition
of her efforts, she was the recipient of the Lions Club International
Melvin Jones Award, the highest honor given throughout the United States
by the organization; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Maureen F. Stramka has been involved with numer-
ous other volunteer and civic organizations, including serving as a
Dispatcher at Bravo Ambulance and performing with the Our Lady of Angels
Theatre Group; she was also a member of the Events/Fundraising Committee
at Our Lady of Angels Church and volunteered with the Halloween Walk
committee, which entertains thousands of costumed children; most recent-
ly, she was appointed to serve as a member of Community Board 10 in
2007; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Maureen F. Stramka served as President of the
Ragamuffin Parade for two years and was proud to be the Deputy Marshal
of the Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day parade in 1998; and
WHEREAS, Maureen F. Stramka has also volunteered her time and energies
to the Fort Hamilton Army Base for their yearly Twilight Tattoo and
served on the Task Force to Save Fort Hamilton; and
WHEREAS, Today Maureen F. Stramka is a proud member of the Bay Ridge
Community Council, where she has served as Recording Secretary, Second
Vice President, First Vice President and President; she also co-chaired
the Police and Fire Committee of the Council; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Maureen F. Stramka has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her children, Thomas, Cathe-
rine, Maureen, and her daughter-in-law, Patricia, as well as her three
grandchildren, Michelle, Kristen, and Thomas Joseph, Jr., all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Maureen F. Stramka has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Maureen F. Stramka upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Civic
Award from the Bay Ridge Community Council; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Maureen F. Stramka.