LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cavaliere Angelo Siciliano upon the
occasion of his designation as 2009 Man of the Year by the Brooklyn
Italian Soccer Club Inc. on April 4, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who foster a
spirit of community and service and, simultaneously, work diligently to
preserve their rich cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Cavaliere Angelo Siciliano upon the occasion of his designation as 2009
Man of the Year by the Brooklyn Italian Soccer Club Inc. at its 34th
Annual Dinner Dance to held on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at El Caribe
Country Club, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 18, Angelo Siciliano emigrated to Venezuela;
there, he began a woodworking enterprise which expanded into a very
large corporation as a result of his hard work and dedication; in 1961,
he once again immigrated, this time to the United States, where he
continued his success in business; and
WHEREAS, While very successful professionally, Angelo Siciliano has
always had an unwavering passion to serve the needs of his community,
particularly, Italian immigrants; over the past 37 years, he has become
a pillar of the community by becoming an active supporter of local
schools, churches and cultural associations, especially on behalf of
youths and senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Siciliano has been extremely active within the Itali-
an-American community; he has been appointed by the Commissioner of the
Department of Immigration as Consultant for the Region of Sicily; he is
also a founding member, past President and Chairman of the Board of the
Federation of Italian-American Organizations, Ltd.; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Angelo Siciliano is a member of Community Plan-
ning Board 11 and is the President of the Aidone Social Cultural Associ-
ation; he is the founder of ASU of New York (Associazione Siciliani
Uniti of New York), where he has served as Chairman of the Board and
President and is currently the Executive Director; he was also the past
Treasurer, past Vice President and an active honorary member of the
Italian American Committee in Education of the Italian Language; he is
also a member of the Advisory Board of the Italian Cultural and Heritage
Month; and
WHEREAS, Angelo Siciliano has been honored many times by New York
City, New York State, the government of Italy, and a multitude of organ-
izations and associations in recognition and appreciation of his deep
involvement in and commitment to his community and his heritage, of
which he is so justly proud; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of more than 48 years,
Grace, and their son Philip and his wife, Marie, and their daughters
Jenna, Sophia and Marissa, and their daughter Nancy, and her husband,
Angelo Spena, and their daughters, Loredana and Isabella, all of whom
are proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice by the Brooklyn Italian Soccer Club Inc. for
the 2009 Man of the Year, Angelo Siciliano truly embodies the spirit and
the cherished ideals and values of all Italian-Americans of this great
State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Cavaliere Angelo Siciliano upon the occasion of his designation as
2009 Man of the Year by the Brooklyn Italian Soccer Club Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cavaliere Angelo Siciliano.