LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paulina F. Marfo-Boateng, MSN, RN, upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Paulina F. Marfo-Boateng, MSN, BSN, RN, upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition, to be celebrated at the Women of Valor
Awards Ceremony in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Paulina Marfo-Boateng is being acknowledged for her exemplary
service to her community; and
WHEREAS, Born to Frederick Marfo and Mercy Akomaa Antwie, in Ghana,
West Africa, Paulina Marfo-Boateng began her college education in Ghana,
but migrated to the United States of America in 1990; a young mother
with two children, she returned to college in order to pursue her nurs-
ing degree; and
WHEREAS, Paulina Marfo-Boateng earned her Bachelor of Science degree
in nursing at Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus and a received her
Master of Science degree in nursing from SUNY Downstate Medical Center's
College of Nursing; and
WHEREAS, Paulina Marfo-Boateng began her nursing career at St. Vincent
De Paul Residence, the Bronx, as a charge nurse and later joined the
SUNY Downstate Medical Center as a staff nurse where she was promoted to
assistant nurse manager, and then as a teambuilding facilitator; and
WHEREAS, Paulina Marfo-Boateng is nicknamed "every child's mother" for
her involvement in programs and activities that empower young people;
and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Thomas, and their
children, Nana, Yaw and Mame-Yaa, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paulina F. Marfo-Boateng, MSN, BSN, RN, upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paulina F. Marfo-Boateng.