LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patricia Fernandez upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Community Service Award by the Girls
High School Alumnae Association

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, Patricia Fernandez has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Patricia
Fernandez upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
Community Service Award by the Girls High School Alumnae Association, to
be celebrated on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at its Annual Scholarship
Luncheon in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, President and CEO of the Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health
Center, Patricia Fernandez 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, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Patricia Fernandez has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Patricia Fernandez has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Patricia Fernandez upon the occasion of her designation as recipi-
ent of the Community Service Award by the Girls High School Alumnae
Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patricia Fernandez.