LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Al and Rita Bevilacqua upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition as Honorees at the
30th Annual Diamond Ball of Saint Joachim Roman Catholic Church, Cedar-
hurst, New York

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Al and Rita Bevilacqua have given not only of their time and
energies but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership, and
consequently have been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Al and Rita Bevilacqua upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition as Honorees at the 30th Annual Diamond Ball of Saint
Joachim Roman Catholic Church; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated on Saturday, June 13, 2009, at The Sands at Lido Beach; and
WHEREAS, Al and Rita Bevilacqua were born and raised in the Five Towns
on Long Island, Al in Cedarhurst and Rita in Lawrence; they both
attended the Number 5 School and graduated from Lawrence High School;
and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from high school, Rita Bevilacqua became
secretary to the President of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Bank; Al Bevilac-
qua began working in the building industry and completed his military
service with the Signal Corps of the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, After completion of his military service, Al Bevilacqua
started his contracting business as President of Diversified Cabinet
Company, and has worked side-by-side with Rita in the business, serving
the Five Towns for the past 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Working with local charities is a way of life for Al Bevilac-
qua; he has served as President of Five Towns Kiwanis, Super Distin-
guished Lieutenant Governor, and New York District Governor of Kiwanis,
and was named the 1991-92 Kiwanian of the Year; in addition, he was
named 1982 Father of the Year by the NASSAU HERALD; and
WHEREAS, Al Bevilacqua was President of the Inwood Buccaneers for
three years; he is a member of the Sons of Italy, Lynbrook Elks, Spartan
Athletic Club, and Trustee of the VFW and American Legion; and
WHEREAS, Rita Bevilacqua has received a special award from Kiwanis for
her special assistance as First Lady during Al's term as Governor of the
New York District of Kiwanis International; she has volunteered many
times at school Number 5 as a teacher's assistant; from 1994 to 2004,
she worked as a teacher's assistant in the first grade class at school
Number 6; and
WHEREAS, Together, in 1985, Al and Rita Bevilacqua were honored with
the Five Towns United Way Eighth Annual Humanitarian Award; Rita has
served as President of the Inwood Buccaneers AC, Mother's Club, for
three years; she is a member of the United Cerebral Palsy Association
and an active member of the Lynbrook Elks-Doe Club, serving as program
Chairman for three years, and Chairperson of its Annual Fashion Show and
Luncheon each year; and
WHEREAS, Married on April 1, 1956, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church,
Al and Rita Bevilacqua bought a home in Cedarhurst, New York; they

became the proud parents of three children, Thomas, Cheryl, and Lydia,
and have eight beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The children of Al and Rita Bevilacqua have all attended
school Number 5 and Lawrence High School; they were baptized and made
their First Holy Communion and Confirmation at Saint Joachim Roman
Catholic Church in Cedarhurst, New York; the entire family has attended
Saint Joachim Roman Catholic Church for 50 years; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, on their 50th Anniversary, Al and Rita Bevilacqua
proudly renewed their vows at Saint Joachim Roman Catholic Church in
Cedarhurst; and
WHEREAS, An inspiration to many of their fellow citizens who are
grateful for all they have given, Saint Joachim Roman Catholic Church is
honoring Al and Rita Bevilacqua for their service and commitment to
their community; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Al and Rita Bevilacqua have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Al and Rita Bevilacqua upon the occasion of their desig-
nation for special recognition as Honorees at the 30th Annual Diamond
Ball of Saint Joachim Roman Catholic Church, Cedarhurst, New York; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Al and Rita Bevilacqua, Cedarhurst, New York.