LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Maryann Arbia 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Maryann Arbia 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, Brooklyn, 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, Maryann Arbia has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwav-
ering service to her community and profession; and
WHEREAS, A licensed Real Estate Broker for over 37 years, Maryann
Arbia began her career at Fillmore Real Estate as an agent selling homes
in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Over the years Maryann Arbia grew with Fillmore Real Estate
and is now the Senior Vice President of the company; she is involved
with Special Events, Home Services and overseeing and maintaining the
offices; and
WHEREAS, A certified Real Estate teacher, Maryann Arbia is the Treas-
urer for the Brooklyn Board of Realtors and the chairperson for Agents
Day Special Events; and
WHEREAS, Maryann Arbia once served as the Charter President of the
Kiwanis Club of Marine Park and in 1990, she was President of the Flat-
bush Board of Realtors; and
WHEREAS, Maryann Arbia was named the 2002 Woman of the Year for the
Flatbush Real Estate Board and is currently the President Elect for The
Woman's Council of Realtors for Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Maryann Arbia currently resides in Marine Park/Madison and
enjoys traveling in her free time as well as spending time with her
family; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Guido, their
daughter Laura, and their grandson Christopher; all of whom feel privi-
leged to be part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Maryann Arbia 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 Maryann Arbia, 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 Maryann Arbia 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 Maryann Arbia.