LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frances Nardi 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 Frances Nardi
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New
York State Office for the Aging at its Annual Senior Citizens Day Cele-
bration 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, Originally from the Bronx, Frances Nardi currently lives in
Rockland County, New York, where she serves as a Trustee for the Village
of West Haverstraw and is a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
WHEREAS, For numerous years, Frances Nardi was employed as a Senior
Clerk at Letchworth Village; 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, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the community,
Frances Nardi established the West Haverstraw Senior Citizen Club, and
along with her husband, founded the North Rockland Soccer Association,
which includes a program to help disabled youth play the sport; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Frances Nardi has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, her two children,
and her five grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Frances Nardi has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, Frances Nardi, 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 Frances Nardi 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 Frances Nardi.