LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lee Sharon Retkinski upon the occasion
of her designation as recipient of the Woman of Valor Award on May 22,
2014

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Lee Sharon
Retkinski upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Woman
of Valor Award, to be celebrated at the 7th Annual Men of Distinction
and Women of Valor Awards Ceremony on May 22, 2014; and
WHEREAS, The Men of Distinction and Women of Valor Awards Ceremony is
held each year to recognize and pay just tribute to outstanding and
accomplished individuals whose leadership roles have had a significant
impact on the daily lives of the people of the State of New York, and
who have gone above and beyond the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Brooklyn, New York, resident, Lee Sharon Retkinski
attended Yeshiva University throughout elementary and high school, and
completed high school within three years; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 16, Lee Sharon Retkinski attended Brooklyn
College, and again, completed college in three years, graduating with a
double degree in psychology and music; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, Lee Sharon Retkinski attended Wurtzweiler School of
Social Work, earning a Master of Social Work, and later became a certi-
fied Licensed Clinical Social Worker; and
WHEREAS, Lee Sharon Retkinski 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, For 27 years, Lee Sharon Retkinski has been working at CCNS
The Bay Senior Center helping seniors, and enriching their lives; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, and their son, as
well as their daughter-in-law, and three beautiful grandchildren, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lee Sharon Retkinski upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Woman of Valor Award on May 22, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lee Sharon Retkinski.