LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Connie Barone 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
Connie Barone 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, Connie Barone has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her profession and
community; and
WHEREAS, Connie Barone was born in the Sunset Park area of Brooklyn;
it was here where she raised her family and worked for most of her life;
she is the Administrative Manager of the Patient Relations Department at
Maimonides Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Connie Barone is a graduate of Bay Ridge High School and is a
Board Member of C.O.N.O.; her recent achievements include being recog-
nized by the Staten Island Hatzolah for her dedication in bringing qual-
ity health care to the people of Staten Island through educational semi-
nars, and becoming a member of the 2010 National Preparedness Coalition
of F.E.M.A.; and
WHEREAS, Connie Barone has been the primary aide of Douglas Jablon,
Special Assistant to the President, Vice President of Patient Relations
and Volunteer Services, for over 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007, Connie Barone has
turned her ordeal into an exemplary learning experience for other women
and has become an inspirational advocate for the women of Brooklyn; she
has become a liaison to women in the community suffering from the
disease and to the patients of the Cancer Center; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her daughters, Rosemary and
Gina, and her three grandsons, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Connie Barone 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 Connie Barone, 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 Connie Barone 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 Connie Barone.