Honor Arlene Keating's Service

Senate Resolution No. 5720 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Arlene Keating upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Civic Award by the Bay Ridge Community Council on June 14, 2018 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Arlene Keating upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the

2018 Civic Award by the Bay Ridge Community Council, to be celebrated at its 67th Annual Dinner Dance on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Bay Ridge Manor, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Arlene Keating attended Our Lady of Angels School, Fort Hamilton High School, and Staten Island Community College; and WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, Arlene Keating had a lucrative career in the Reinsurance business, retiring in 2002 from Generali US Branch as a Senior Vice President; and WHEREAS, Arlene Keating went on to join the Bay Ridge Law Firm of Connors and Sullivan where she spent 14 years as a Senior Legal Assistant in the Litigation and Real Estate Departments; she retired from the firm in January of 2017; and WHEREAS, A former President and Executive Secretary of the Bay Ridge Community Council, Arlene Keating also served on the Board for many years; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community, Arlene Keating is the Secretary and a Trustee of the Kassenbrock Brothers Memorial Scholarship Fund; additionally, she serves as President of the Ragamuffin Parade Committee after having served as its Secretary for 10 years; and WHEREAS, Arlene Keating held the position of Treasurer of the 68th Precinct Community Council, and is Past President of Narrows Community Theater; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, she is currently on the Board of Brooklyn One Productions, and serves as a Director on the Boards of The Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC), and Holy Angels Catholic Academy; and WHEREAS, Arlene Keating has been the proud recipient of numerous awards and accolades, some of which include the Vince Mazza Award for Achievement in Theater, the Civic Service Award from the Merchants of Third Avenue, the Philanthropic Award from the GEC, and the Ronald Reagan Americanism Award; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her loving companion of 19 years, George, and her daughter, Jennifer (Keith), as well as two grandchildren, Ryan and Lauren, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Arlene Keating has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Arlene Keating, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Arlene Keating upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2018 Civic Award by the Bay Ridge Community Council on June 14,