LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Alice O'Neill posthumously upon the
occasion of her designation as recipient of the Service Above Self Award
by the Rotary Club of Amityville, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those exemplary individuals within the Empire State who made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspired others
through their model citizenry and noble deeds; and
WHEREAS, Mary Alice O'Neill gave 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 Mary Alice
O'Neill posthumously upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Service Above Self Award by the Rotary Club of Amityville, New
York, to be celebrated at its Annual Gift of Life Gala on Thursday, June
14, 2012, at Chateau La Mer in Lindenhurst, New York; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Mary Alice
O'Neill was called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always gave of herself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mary Alice O'Neill stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Mary Alice O'Neill displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Mary Alice O'Neill's life was a portrait of service, a legacy
which will long endure the passage of time, and will remain as a
comforting memory to all she served and befriended; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to reflect upon
those outstanding individuals who have made everlasting contributions on
behalf of their fellow man and have truly left their mark on this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Alice O'Neill posthumously upon the occasion of her desig-
nation as recipient of the Service Above Self Award by the Rotary Club
of Amityville, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Mary Alice O'Neill.