LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Pat Tobin upon the occasion of receiving
the Seventh Annual Mary G. Breslin Volunteer Service Award by the
LaSalle School Family

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Pat
Tobin upon the. occasion of receiving the Seventh Annual Mary G. Bres-
lin Volunteer Service Award by the LaSalle School Family; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the
George E. Hanner Chapel Cultural Center, 391 Western Avenue, Albany, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The majority of Pat Tobin's life is spent volunteering; and
WHEREAS, Large or small, every task she so generously undertakes is
essential in Pat Tobin's eyes; she has and continues to perform volun-
teer work at food pantries; she helps newly divorced or widowed women
meet one another and find purpose; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Pat Tobin helps children with special needs to
believe in themselves and smile; and
WHEREAS, At the Catholic Women's Christmas Boutique, Pat Tobin volun-
teers to sell gifts to the boys of the LaSalle School so that they have
Christmas presents to bring home to their families; and
WHEREAS, Among the volunteer organizations that have benefited immen-
sely from the extraordinary efforts of Pat Tobin are: St. John's/St.
Anne's Outreach Center in Albany's South End, the Catholic Women's
Service League, St. Pius X Catholic Church and the LaSalle School; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Pat Tobin has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Pat Tobin has displayed throughout
her life; 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 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 Pat Tobin upon the occasion of receiving the Seventh Annual Mary
G. Breslin Volunteer Service Award by the LaSalle School Family; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Pat Tobin.