LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Vina D'Agostino upon the occasion of
being honored on March 10, 2011, in conjunction with Women's History
Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York is home to countless women who have
contributed to the advancement of our culture through both their tradi-
tional and non-traditional roles in society; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those illustrious women within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Vina D'Agostino upon the occasion of being honored on Thursday, March
10, 2011, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York, at a special event to be held at the Bay Ridge Manor, Bay Ridge,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made
historic contributions to the growth and strength of New York State in
countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and
WHEREAS, Each year, the State of New York officially sets aside time
to recognize the unique contributions that women have made to this great
Empire State and its society; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Vina D'Agostino has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her profession and
community; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brooklyn, Vina D'Agostino attended St. Simon and
Jude Elementary, and also went to St. Edmund High School; and
WHEREAS, A cancer survivor, Vina D'Agostino has been a Kiwanian for
more than 20 years; she is generous of her time as she serves meals at
the Ronald McDonald House, the Special Olympics, and shelters for
battered women; and
WHEREAS, For 21 years, Vina D'Agostino has been a volunteer at the
Holy Family Home for the aged, indigent and infirm; she is a true asset
to society; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Vina D'Agostino has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Vina D'Agostino, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Vina D'Agostino upon the occasion of being honored on March 10,
2011, in conjunction with Women's History Month in the State of New
York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vina D'Agostino.