LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marie Viola upon the occasion of her
designation as Freeport/Baldwin's 2013 Mother of the Year by THE FREE-
PORT-BALDWIN LEADER community newspaper

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marie Viola upon the occasion of her designation as Freeport/Baldwin's
2013 Mother of the Year by THE FREEPORT-BALDWIN LEADER community newspa-
per; and
WHEREAS, Marie Viola is a homemaker and dedicated mother of four; and
WHEREAS, Marie Viola and her husband, Joseph, reside in Baldwin; they
are the proud parents of two adult daughters, Denise and Sarah, and two
young daughters still at home, Antoinette and Marie; and
WHEREAS, Marie Viola left the world of work outside the home in order
to spend more time with her children; in addition to volunteering daily
as a lunch monitor at her daughters' school, she devotes her time to
encouraging beautiful things to grow and flourish; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Marie Viola for
exemplifying the qualities of compassion, care, and concern for others;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Marie Viola has stood constant in digni-
ty, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect and admiration of
her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Marie Viola has displayed throughout
her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marie Viola upon the occasion of her designation as
Freeport/Baldwin's 2013 Mother of the Year by THE FREEPORT-BALDWIN LEAD-
ER community newspaper; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marie Viola.