LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Gerald A. Esposito upon the occasion
of his designation as the recipient of a Community Tribute Award at the
United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg's 5th Annual Legislative
Breakfast on March 29, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Gerald A. Esposito, District Manager of Community Board No. 1,
upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of a Community
Tribute Award at the United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg's 5th
Annual Legislative Breakfast, to be held at The Continental in Brooklyn
on March 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Brooklyn on March 7, 1954, Gerald Esposito is a life-
long resident of the Greenpoint-Williamsburg community, with family
roots in the neighborhood spanning nearly a century; and
WHEREAS, An outstanding student, he attended local schools, including
P.S. 132, Junior High School 126, and Brooklyn Technical High School and
went on to complete his postsecondary education at The City University
of New York (CUNY), earning an Associate of Arts degree from LaGuardia
Community College, a Bachelor of Science degree with honors, and Master
of Public Administration degree from John Jay College of Criminal
Justice; he is also a graduate of New York City's "Top Forty" Executive
Training Program; and
WHEREAS, While completing his education, Gerald Esposito was also
serving his Greenpoint-Williamsburg community holding increasingly
responsible leadership positions in such organizations as Boy Scouts of
America, VISTA, and the Peace Corps, then with employment at local
government agencies such as the New York City Department of Consumer
Affairs, where he worked to protect the rights of the public by fighting
consumer fraud, and nonprofit organizations such as the St. Nicholas
Neighborhood Preservation and Housing Corporation, where he advocated on
behalf of and advised people on housing and other legal matters; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, Gerald Esposito became Community Board No. 1's
District Manager and was, at that time, the youngest District Manager in
the City of New York, bringing with him his eagerness, energy and expe-
rience to the position in which he has ably served for more than three
decades, building partnerships and guiding the Board and community
through many complex issues, and resolving numerous problems with such
matters as service delivery, budget and planning; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his many professional responsibilities, Gerald
Esposito has continued to be an active, valued, and involved member of
his community, belonging to various fraternal organizations and alumni
associations, following in his father's footsteps as Scout Master of
Troop 604, and serving as Chairman of Boy Scouts of America's Lenape Bay
District and President of the Seneca Club, a more than century old
neighborhood organization, and has fittingly been honored many times for
both his professional service and his service to his community; and
WHEREAS, Gerald A. Esposito has distinguished himself in his profes-
sion and in his community and truly merits the recognition of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Gerald A. Esposito upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of a Community Tribute Award at the United Jewish Organiza-

tions of Williamsburg's 5th Annual Legislative Breakfast on March 29,
2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerald A. Esposito.