LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nicoletta Pallotta, M.D., LCSW, upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Associa-
zione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata on June 6, 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
Nicoletta Pallotta, M.D., LCSW, upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria
S.S. Addolorata at its Annual Gala to be held on Sunday, June 6, 2010,
at Russo's on the Bay, Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Dr. Pallotta has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and profes-
sion and consequently has been selected for this most prestigious honor;
and
WHEREAS, For the last twenty-five years, Dr. Pallotta has been dedi-
cated to helping women and their families achieve wellness and improve
their quality of lives; she has successfully created women and family
health centers, numerous crisis intervention programs for abused women,
counseling centers, as well as a strong record of community outreach
programs designed to educate and empower women on their own health and
well-being; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pallotta was born in Italy, and brought to the United
States when she was eight years old; as a child she attended New York
City Public Schools in Brooklyn, and attended Kingsborough College and
the City University of New York for her undergraduate work; she received
a Master of Arts in Social Work from Hunter College and later went to
Medical School to receive her Medical degree at Chieti University in
Italy; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Dr. Pallotta opened Neighborhood Counseling Center
(NCC), an outpatient mental health center in Brooklyn; she saw that many
Italian families had moved to the community, and wanted to be able to
offer them support services to help them better adjust to living in a
new country; NCC has become a leading resource for mental health
services in New York City, and continues to thrive, treating over 500
patients per week; after her success with NCC, she continued to be a
leader within the women's health care arena; and
WHEREAS, In the early 1990's before the women's health revolution
began, Dr. Pallotta recognized that medical care for women was frag-
mented, and that it also failed to recognize the essential connection
between physical and emotional health; after receiving her Medical
Degree in 1995, she opened Brooklyn Women's Services (BWS), New York
City's first comprehensive health center for women; and
WHEREAS, Today, as an affiliate of Maimonides Medical Center, BWS is a
showcase center and remains committed to treating the whole woman,
providing both physical and emotional health services; BWS's program
also includes a year-round free lecture series and symposiums for women
on how to stay well and prevent illness; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Dr. Pallotta founded Women Against Violence (WAV), a
non-profit violence prevention and education organization dedicated to
empowering women of all ages with the ability and strength to avoid and
recover from abuse and violence; WAV helps numerous women in crisis, who

have been victims of violence and abuse, while at the same time offering
preventive programs to help educate women, as well as the general commu-
nity, about the problem of violence against women; well known and highly
respected, she was recently appointed as Chair of the Task Force for
Teenage Violence; and
WHEREAS, Her extensive knowledge of women's health, coupled with her
commitment, passion and dedication to women's needs, distinguishes Dr.
Pallotta as a true visionary and puts her at the forefront of women's
health care; given her expertise in developing and managing programs to
keep women healthy and safe, she has been recognized by numerous presti-
gious organizations and individuals for her vision, knowledge, courage
and ability; some of the many awards which she has received include:
Annual Women's Day Award from ASU of New York; Community Service
Achievement from the Brooklyn Board of Realtors; Outstanding Community
Service Award from Kings County District Attorney's Italian Heritage
Celebration; and Women of the Year Award from Angel Guardian Home; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Pallotta has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Pallotta has displayed through-
out 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 Nicoletta Pallotta, M.D., LCSW, upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition by the Associazione Culturale Pugliese
Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata on June 6, 2010 ; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nicoletta Pallotta, M.D., LCSW.