LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marianne Teta upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition at the 26th Annual Ralph J. Sansone
Foundation Scholarship Dinner

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
Marianne Teta upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion at the 26th Annual Ralph J. Sansone Foundation Scholarship Dinner;
this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at
Sirico's, 8015 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A community activist, Marianne Teta is known for her bound-
less energy in community service; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being Moderator of the Xaverian Congress of
Italian-American Organizations (CIAO), Marianne Teta is a member of the
Board of CIAO and Secretary of the Francesco Loccisano Memorial Founda-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Marianne Teta was the first female President of the Bay Ridge
Lions; she was also President of the Bay Ridge Community Council and
President of Community School Board 20; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Marianne Teta has been President of Business and
Professional Women; Secretary of The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and
Chair of its Education Committee; and Vice-Chair of Community Board 10;
and
WHEREAS, An early retiree from a successful career as Director of
Public Affairs for Verizon, Marianne Teta became a teacher of English to
learning disabled students in the Ryken Education Center at Xaverian
High School; and
WHEREAS, The oldest of three children, Marianne Teta was born in
Brooklyn, New York; she completed her undergraduate studies at St.
Francis College and obtained her Master's Degree in Education at Wagner
College where she graduated with honors; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Marianne Teta 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 Marianne Teta has displayed through-
out 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 Marianne Teta upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition at the 26th Annual Ralph J. Sansone Foundation Scholarship
Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marianne Teta.