LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Immediate Past President Helen Z.
Galette, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association on June 14, 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, Helen Z. Galette 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 Immediate Past
President Helen Z. Galette, Esq. upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by the Bay Ridge Lawyers Association, to be
celebrated at its 58th Annual Dinner Dance on Thursday, June 14, 2012,
at Gargiulo's Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Marist College, Helen Z. Galette went on to
attend Pace University School of Law receiving her Juris Doctor, cum
laude; and
WHEREAS, Helen Z. Galette served as a Litigation and Trial Associate
at Sam P. Israel, P.C. in New York, and later as an Associate for Liss-
ner and Lissner, LLP, also in New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Helen Z. Galette is a Partner at Villani &
Galette, P.C., in Brooklyn, New York, where she litigates New York State
cases, including civil litigation that covers a broad range of legal
issues, such as: Real Property Actions, Surrogate's Court Practice,
Guardianships, Matrimonial, Contested Corporate Dissolution, Construc-
tive Trust, and Construction Law; and
WHEREAS, Helen Z. Galette 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, A valued and involved member of her community, Helen Z.
Galette serves as a member of the Brooklyn Bar Association, and has
volunteered her time to various committees; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Helen Z. Galette has served the Bay Ridge Lawyers
Association in numerous capacities including: Vice President, Treasurer,
Recording and Corresponding Secretaries, and President; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Helen Z. Galette has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Fritz, and their
children, Nicholas and Christopher, 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 Helen Z. Galette has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Immediate Past President Helen Z. Galette, Esq. upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition by the Bay Ridge Lawyers
Association on June 14, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Helen Z. Galette, Esq.