LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Grace Scollo upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Outstanding Service Award by Reaching-
Out Community Services on April 28, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Grace Scollo upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Outstanding Service Award by Reaching-Out Community Services to be cele-
brated at its Annual Dinner and Gala at Rex Manor in Brooklyn, New York,
on Thursday, April 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Grace Scollo has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in her unwavering service to her community and profession and
consequently has been designated for this most prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, Born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, Grace Scollo came to
the United States at the age of two; since 1991, she has been generously
donating her time as a volunteer at Reaching-Out Community Services; and
WHEREAS, Grace Scollo has been involved with several other organiza-
tions such as Little People of America, in which she served as President
in 1982, and the Thalassemia Action Group; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Grace Scollo was a spokesperson for Novartis Pharma-
ceutical Corporation's advertising; and
WHEREAS, Since 2004, Grace Scollo has been a loving single mom to a
beautiful young boy named Frankie; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Grace
Scollo over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; 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
honor Grace Scollo upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Outstanding Service Award by Reaching-Out Community Services on
April 28, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Grace Scollo.