LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Occhiogrosso upon the occasion of
his induction into Fontbonne Hall Academy's Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joseph Occh-
iogrosso upon the occasion of his induction into Fontbonne Hall Acade-
my's Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at its annual Fleur de Lys Dinner
Dance on Wednesday, May 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Occhiogrosso was born and raised in the Sheepshead Bay
section of Brooklyn; he attended Brooklyn College, and earned his degree
in economics; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Joseph Occhiogrosso began his career in the
organization that was known as The Brooklyn Gas Company; that particular
company has formed into several different entities in recent years,
becoming Keyspan and currently National Grid; his current position is
Director of Market Performance; and
WHEREAS, Joe Occhiogrosso is active in various organizations, both
professionally and in his community; in order to stay current on trends
and information relating to his career, he is a member of both the Amer-
ican Gas Association and the Strategic Account Management Association;
in his neighborhood of Belle Harbor, he is involved in both the Belle
Harbor Homeowners Association and the Belle Harbor Yacht Club; and
WHEREAS, Joe Occhiogrosso was very active in the Fathers' Club at
Visitation Academy, even serving as its President; in 2008, he was
recognized as the Visitation Academy Man of the Year; in addition, he
has become a fixture at Fontbonne's events, becoming a member of its
committee last year; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Cretia, their daugh-
ters, Jean and Christie, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 Joseph Occhiogrosso upon the occasion of his induction into Font-
bonne Hall Academy's Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Occhiogrosso.