Honor Barbara Pinto's Achievements

Senate Resolution No. 3626 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Barbara Pinto upon the occasion of her induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Barbara Pinto upon the occasion of her induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Friday, November 3, 2017, at the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium in Monticello High School; and WHEREAS, A member of the Monticello High School Class of 1982, Barbara Pinto is an ABC News correspondent in the network's Chicago bureau; in this capacity, she files reports for "World News with Diane Sawyer," "Good Morning America," "Nightline," and other renowned broadcasts and platforms; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession, Barbara Pinto has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Associated Press, New York Broadcasters Association and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Barbara Pinto stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Barbara Pinto has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhanced the well-being and vitality of their community and showed a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly 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 commend Barbara Pinto upon the occasion of her induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Barbara Pinto.