LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dolores Sapienza upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Amherst Museum's Women's
Interclub on March 31, 2012

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Sapienza has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dolores
Sapienza upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Amherst Museum's Women's Interclub, to be celebrated at its annual
Women's History Month Celebration on Saturday, on March 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Sapienza attended St. John Neumann High School in
Williamsville, New York; after graduation, she enrolled in Rosary Hill
College, graduating in 1953; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Sapienza has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, For over 45 years, Dolores Sapienza has been highly involved
in public service; and
WHEREAS, After college, Dolores Sapienza traveled to Norfolk, Virgi-
nia, where she became Director of Service Clubs for the United States
Government (USO); this led to an assignment in Europe, where she was
responsible for coordinating activities and events for the USO in Germa-
ny; and
WHEREAS, Once her service with the USO concluded, Dolores Sapienza
became a civic leader within her community through her advocacy for
Amherst's youth and her devotion to preserving the history of her commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Sapienza was a founding Board member of both the
Amherst Youth Board, and the Amherst Museum, and was a Girl Scout Leader
for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Sapienza currently serves as an Emeritus member of
the Amherst Museum Board of Trustees, Secretary of the Amherst Museum
Foundation, Co-Chairman of the Amherst Women's Interclub Council and as
Events Chair of the St. John Maron Rosary & Altar Society; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman is also involved in Daemen College
Alumni Affairs, and has served as Youth Chairman of Old Home Days for 40
years; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Dolores Sapienza is a member of the Red Hatters
Society, the Canisius College Scholarship Associates, the Women Inter-
ested in Cystic Health, and the Variety Club; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dolores Sapienza has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Frank Sapienza,
their five children and their spouses, as well as their five grandchil-
dren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice
in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dolores Sapienza has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dolores Sapienza upon the occasion of her designation for special

recognition by the Amherst Museum's Women's Interclub on March 31, 2012;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dolores Sapienza.