LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Deacon Dante Colandrea upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition at the 43rd Annual
Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club on May 7, 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 sense of this Legislative Body to commend
Deacon Dante Colandrea, Deacon of St. Athanasius Roman Catholic Church
in Brooklyn, upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion at the 43rd Annual Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club, to
be held at The Rex Manor in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, May 7,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Deacon Colandrea immigrated to the United States in 1966
after serving in the Italian Navy; he and his wife Carmela lived in
Pennsylvania for several years where they owned and operated a pizzeria;
they returned to Brooklyn in 1982 and settled in the Bensonhurst area;
and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Deacon Colandrea entered the Diaconate Formation
Program and was ordained a permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Brooklyn
on May 15, 1993 by Bishop Thomas Daily; and
WHEREAS, Deacon Colandrea is now retired from his various lay careers
and is enjoying the time retirement affords him to minister to the
people of St. Athanasius Parish he so cherishes; and
WHEREAS, With Deacon Colandrea throughout have been his devoted wife
of 40 years, Carmela; their children, Michael, Marc and Marisa; their
daughters-in-law; and their four grandchildren, all of whom are proud to
be part of his life and rejoice in his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Deacon Dante Colandrea has distinguished himself in his
profession 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 Deacon Dante Colandrea upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition at the 43rd Annual Dinner Dance of the United
Progressive Club on May 7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Deacon Dante Colandrea.