Honor Eileen Peralta Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 4004 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMENDING Eileen Peralta upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. on April 8, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Eileen Peralta upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd., to be celebrated at its 41st Annual Gala on Sunday,

April 8, 2018; and WHEREAS, For the last 43 years, the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd. has stayed true to its mission of promoting unity in its multi-cultural community; this vital organization strives to instill and preserve the highest ideal of Americanism, provide mutual assistance and encourage greater participation; and WHEREAS, A native of Brooklyn, New York, Eileen Peralta grew up in Bay Ridge where she attended OLPH elementary and high schools; currently, she is a resident of Staten Island, New York; and WHEREAS, Eileen Peralta began her distinguished 25-year banking career as a teller; she quickly rose through the ranks, attaining the title of Vice President/Branch Manager of the Dyker Heights branch for Northfield Bank; in this capacity, she has met many of the Bank's financial goals, and therefore, has been instrumental in the growth of this vital financial institution as well as her branch; and WHEREAS, Eileen Peralta truly believes in her employees, and enthusiastically motivates and encourages them to be the very best they can be; and WHEREAS, When she is not working, Eileen Peralta enjoys spending time with her beloved children, and graciously volunteers her time and energy to various community events sponsored by Northfield Bank; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Eileen Peralta has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, 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 commend Eileen Peralta upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Eileen Peralta.