Honor Frances DeFilippi Kurpil

Senate Resolution No. 411 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Frances DeFilippi Kurpil upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Frances DeFilippi Kurpil has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Frances DeFilippi Kurpil upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Saint Peter's Catholic School in Liberty, New York, and Liberty High School, Frances DeFilippi Kurpil also attended Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, New York; and WHEREAS, For over 30 years, Frances DeFilippi Kurpil has worked at Berkshire Hathaway-Peters Realty in Liberty, New York; she is an Associate Broker who has made many friends by selling listed properties and helping buyers find just the right properties for their needs; and WHEREAS, In the current market, Frances DeFilippi Kurpil's challenge for each sale is the appraisal by the bank; she tries to find a balance so buyers and sellers are not disappointed; and WHEREAS, Committed to her community for many years, Frances DeFilippi Kurpil has been active in PTA, and served as Secretary for the Liberty Chamber of Commerce, as well as a founding Board Member and Secretary of the Liberty Museum; she is also a friend and supporter of St. Jude Children's Hospital; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of over 60 years, Sam; her children, Julie, Cynthia, Christina, Jennifer, Michael and especially her older son, Sam Jr. who passed away in 2015; and her nine grandchildren, who 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 individual for the benefit of others which Frances DeFilippi Kurpil 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 Frances DeFilippi Kurpil upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Frances DeFilippi Kurpil.