LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dorina Maragliano upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the New York State Office for
the Aging on May 10, 2016

WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to
the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past
contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable
asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dorina Marag-
liano upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the New York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Senior Citizens
Day Celebration on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the Hart Theatre Lounge in
the Egg, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Each May, the New York State Office for the Aging pauses to
acknowledge the outstanding contributions made by older citizens during
National Older Americans Month; and
WHEREAS, Members of older generations have helped build and shape our
Nation to be the greatest in the world; they have defended our freedoms
and values to ensure that those who come after them may have better
lives; nowhere in the Nation is the legacy of their efforts more visible
and more a part of the lives of all citizens than here in the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed woman 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, Dorina Maragliano was born in Rockland County, where she is a
current Upper Nyack resident; she has lived a very distinguished life
and has served her community with the utmost pride and sincerity; and
WHEREAS, Active within her community, Dorina Maragliano has been
instrumental in the formation of the Upper Nyack Seniors Club which has
more than 120 members; she is a member of numerous organizations such as
the State Wide Senior Action Council, the American Cancer Society, Food
Pantry, Helping Hands and Disability Advisory Council; additionally she
is a Eucharistic Minister; and
WHEREAS, While serving her community as a volunteer, Dorina Maragliano
has also spent her illustrious professional career in the service realm;
she is a staff representative to the New York State Head Start Associ-
ation as well as staff representative to Region II of this vital organ-
ization, covering New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dorina Maragliano 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 Dorina Maragliano has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, Dorina Maragliano, a very active and industrious woman, has
inspired and enriched the lives of those she serves through her volun-
teerism, generously sharing the wisdom gained over years of experiencing
life to its fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dorina Maragliano upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the New York State Office for the Aging on May 10, 2016;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dorina Maragliano.