LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Frances T. Vella-Marrone upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition as the recipient of
the 2012 Father Brogan Community Service Award by the Long Island Assem-
bly, No. 703, Knights of Columbus of Brooklyn

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Frances T. Vella-Marrone upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as the recipient of the 2012 Father Brogan Community
Service Award by the Long Island Assembly, No. 703, Knights of Columbus
of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the organiza-
tion's 107th Independence Day Parade, to be held on Saturday, June 30,
2012, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the Dyker Heights/Bay Ridge Community,
Frances Vella-Marrone has been a civic and political activist for over
30 years; she is a graduate of St. Patrick's Grammar School, Bishop
Kearney High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from St.
John's University; she presently serves as the Brooklyn Director for a
political figure; and
WHEREAS, Frances Vella-Marrone is the longest serving President of the
Dyker Heights Civic Association having been elected 19 times; she is
also President of the Dyker Heights Military Postage Fund, Co-Chair of
the Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Committee, Member of the Lutheran
Medical Center Institutional Review Board, Member of Community Board Ten
and past Chairwoman of the Environmental Committee of Community Board
Ten, member of the Cathedral Club, member of the 68 Precinct Council,
Delegate to the Bay Ridge Community Council and past President of the
Bay Ridge Business and Professional Women's Club; and
WHEREAS, Frances Vella-Marrone previously served as New York City
Department of Parks and Recreation Park Warden, appeared as a Citizen
Panelist for a WNYC-TV show, co-hosted a show on Brooklyn Community
Access Television, as well as served as Chairwoman of the Nominating
Committee for the Boy Scouts local District Committee; and
WHEREAS, Frances Vella-Marrone is a recipient of numerous awards and
accolades, some of which include: the Dyker Heights Civic Association
Honoree, Bay Ridge Community Council Civic Award, Merchants of 3rd
Avenue Honorary Pioneer, Good Scout Award from the Brooklyn Council Boy
Scouts of America, Jim Ryan Award, J. Daniel Mahoney Award, Paul Adams
Award, Certificate of Appreciation from St. Patrick's Parish, Certif-
icate of Appreciation from the U.S. Military Entrance Processing
Command, and the A.M.I.C.O Woman of the Year Award, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Frances Vella-Marrone has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Frances T. Vella-Marrone upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition as the recipient of the 2012 Father
Brogan Community Service Award by the Long Island Assembly, No. 703,
Knights of Columbus of Brooklyn; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frances Vella-Marrone.