LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brenda Guariglia upon the occasion of
her being honored on March 24, 2011, in conjunction with Women's History
Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Brenda Guarig-
lia upon the occasion of her being honored, in conjunction with Women's
History Month in the State of New York, to be celebrated at the Annual
Women's History Celebration at the Cort Club in Gerritsen Beach, Brook-
lyn, New York, on March 24, 2011; 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, Brenda Guariglia has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwav-
ering service to her community and profession; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Brenda Guariglia was
married to the love of her life, Mr. Guariglia, in 1960, and together
they were blessed with two wonderful sons; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Guariglia has resided in Marine Park, New York, since
1965, and has been an active member of the community ever since; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Guariglia 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 member of the Original Ladies Guild at St. Columba R.C.
Church Brenda Guariglia was also an officer of the parent association at
P.S. 207 for many years while her children were students there; and
WHEREAS, After her sons grew up she decided to go back to the New
York City school system where she obtained a position as secretary to
the Commanding Officer of Brooklyn South Division of School Safety, from
which she retired in 2003; and
WHEREAS, After losing her beloved husband in 2007, Brenda Guariglia is
now a proud grandmother of two and has once again become involved in her
community; she is an active board member of the Marine Park Civic Asso-
ciation and the Recording Secretary of the 63rd Precinct Community Coun-
cil; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Brenda Guariglia 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 Brenda Guariglia, 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 Brenda Guariglia upon the occasion of her being honored on March
24, 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 Brenda Guariglia.