LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Jelssomina "Patty" Greco upon the
occasion of being honored by the Northeastern Association of the Blind
at Albany on her 50th Anniversary as a NABA employee

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
individuals with disabilities whose personal triumphs and extraordinary
spirit and determination are an inspiration to others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to applaud
Jelssomina "Patty" Greco upon the occasion of being honored by the
Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) for 50 years of
dedicated, outstanding service to NABA; and
WHEREAS, Christopher T. Burke, Executive Director of Northeastern
Association of the Blind at Albany congratulated Jelssomina "Patty"
Greco at a Wednesday, May 11, 2011 surprise celebration for being a
valued NABA employee for 50 years and, Albany's Mayor Gerald Jennings
declared May 11, 2011, Jelssomina "Patty" Greco Day in the City of Alba-
ny; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1908, NABA continues to fulfill its mission of
assisting individuals who are blind and visually impaired in achieving
independence and growth; and
WHEREAS, Patty Greco began working at NABA in May 1961 and originally
packed silicone for General Electric in the manufacturing department;
other jobs she has held over the years include packer in various capaci-
ties at NABA, product inspector, and supervisor; and
WHEREAS, She currently works on the neck tab line at NABA, which
produces neck tabs for women's dress uniforms for the United States
Army, Navy, and Marines; she also is responsible for putting buckles on
and inspecting vests for the MTA's New York City Transit Authority; and
WHEREAS, In the late 1970s, Patty Greco was the first employee to
receive the prestigious National Industries of the Blind (NIB) Employee
of the Year Award and, in April 2010, she was NABA's Employee of the
Quarter; and
WHEREAS, Patty Greco considers NABA to be an excellent place to be
employed; she enjoys coming to work and likes her co-workers; she is, in
turn, herself considered to be a pleasure to work with; and
WHEREAS, Patty Greco is an inspiration to everyone at NABA and is a
clear example of what a person who is blind can achieve; her drive and
determination are also an example for all employees to follow; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Jelssomina "Patty" Greco upon the occasion of being honored by
the Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) for 50 years
of dedicated, outstanding service as a NABA employee and to wish her
well in all her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jelssomina "Patty" Greco.