LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Anthony Dragotto upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as the recipient of the 2009
Stewardship Award by St. Mark Parish

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, Anthony Dragotto has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence, and leadership, and conse-
quently has 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 Anthony Dragotto upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as the recipient of the 2009 Stewardship Award by St. Mark
Parish; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Annual
Steward Recognition Award Dinner, to be held on Saturday, February 7,
2009, at Gargiulo's Restaurant in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born to Mary and Joseph Dragotto of Phillipsburg, New Jersey,
Anthony Dragotto was the third of five children; at the age of eight he
moved to New York City; he graduated from Morris High School where he
was a proud member of the Arista Club; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation from high school, Anthony Dragotto entered
the garment industry in Manhattan, where he met the love of his life,
his late wife, Ann; upon his return from service overseas in the United
States Armed Forces, he and Ann were married in St. Mark Church; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Dragotto worked in the construction industry for 33
years and is a 56-year resident of the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood and
St. Mark Parish; and
WHEREAS, A member of the St. Mark Conference of the St. Vincent DePaul
Society and a member of the St. Matthew's Guild, Anthony Dragotto also
spent years as a Minister of Hospitality; and
WHEREAS, A gracious, loving and generous nature makes Anthony Dragotto
an "angel" to all those for whom he cares; his fellow parishioners at
St. Mark proclaim his welcoming manner and commitment to the youngsters
at St. Mark School; his custodial skill in caring for the maintenance of
the many buildings of the parish is exemplary; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Dragotto is the loving father of Marianne, Joseph,
Angela, and the late Dianne; he is proud of the special education his
children received at St. Mark School, where they learned Christian
values, and made their First Communions and Confirmations; he has five
beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Anthony Dragotto has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Anthony Dragotto upon the occasion of his being designated
for special recognition as the recipient of the 2009 Stewardship Award
by St. Mark Parish; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Dragotto.