LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Linda Neve upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Administrative Professional 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
Linda Neve upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Administrative Professional Award by Reaching-Out Community Services to
be celebrated 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, Linda Neve 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, Since 2004, Linda Neve has been volunteering with Reaching-
Out Community Services, and currently serves as its Administrative
Assistant; and
WHEREAS, Linda Neve began coordinating Reaching-Out Community Services
program's first dinner event and went on to serve as the official Snow-
man for its Operation Christmas Smiles event; and
WHEREAS, Serving on the Advisory Board, Linda Neve generously dedi-
cates her time to making sure Reaching-Out Community Services is running
efficiently; her extensive professional background in administration has
been enormously valuable to the daily operations of the organization;
and
WHEREAS, Prior to her work with Reaching-Out Community Services, Linda
Neve worked in the rectory at St. Mary, Mother of Jesus Parish as
Assistant to the Director of the Faith Formation Office; and
WHEREAS, Linda Neve's warm and energetic personality brightens up the
office of Reaching-Out Community Services; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Linda
Neve 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 Linda Neve upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Administrative Professional 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 Linda Neve.