LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Felix Battiato upon the occasion
of his induction into The Rotary Club of New Rochelle Hall of Fame

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 lives, personal endeavors and community
service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues, friends, and
family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Felix Battiato upon the occasion of his induction into The Rotary
Club of New Rochelle Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated on Wednesday, May 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Rotary Club of New Rochelle was founded in 1909 and is
celebrating its 90th Anniversary; "Service Above Self" is not just its
motto, it is a way of life; and
WHEREAS, Since The Rotary Club of New Rochelle was first organized, it
has taken a leadership role on both the local and international scene;
the Club's commitment to service and to the greater good of the communi-
ty has been a constant theme throughout its existence; and
WHEREAS, Felix Battiato is a public accountant; his firm of Battiato
and Battiato is located in New Rochelle, New York, and has been servic-
ing the Sound Shore Community since 1980; and
WHEREAS, Joining The Rotary Club of New Rochelle in 1992, Felix
Battiato has served on its Executive Board of Directors; he was elected
President in 1996; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Felix Battiato has received a Paul Harris Fellow
Award, the highest award in Rotary, and in 2003 was named the winner of
the Service Above Self Award; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as President of The Rotary Club of New
Rochelle, Felix Battiato started the Adopt a Playground program to clean
up the many parks in New Rochelle; he also spearheaded fundraising
efforts on behalf of the victims of the 1977 earthquake in Foligno,
Italy, and the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on New York City;
and
WHEREAS, Active in many Italian American organizations, Felix Battiato
belongs to the Order Sons of Italy and the National Italian American
Foundation; for 10 years, he has been on the Board of Directors of the
Chamber of Commerce of New Rochelle; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Felix Battiato has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Felix Battiato has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Felix Battiato upon the occasion of his induction into The
Rotary Club of New Rochelle Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Felix Battiato.