LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Peter and Mary DeNatale upon the
occasion of being designated for special recognition as recipients of
the Mary Anne Boland 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, Peter and Mary DeNatale 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 Peter and Mary DeNatale upon the occasion of being designated for
special recognition as recipients of the Mary Anne Boland 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, The words "faith" and "family" best capture the heart and
soul of St. Mark Parish and perfectly describe Peter and Mary DeNatale
as the first recipients of the Mary Anne Boland Stewardship Award; and
WHEREAS, Peter and Mary DeNatale are a couple who place special impor-
tance on God and family in their daily lives; their devotion to each
other, their children and their parish is best expressed in the lives of
their children and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Regular attendees at daily Mass at St. Mark, Peter and Mary
DeNatale are also involved in many activities at the church including
altar service, the Holy Name Society and Rosary Society, and countless
acts of charity; and
WHEREAS, St. Mark Parish played a major role in the lives of Peter and
Mary DeNatale; all ten of their children graduated from St. Mark School,
and all six boys served as altar boys; the parish inspired their daugh-
ter Natalie to join the Dominican Sisters of Sparkhill and influenced
another child's vocation choice; in addition, their daughter, Mary, met
her husband while both were students at St. Mark; and
WHEREAS, Peter and Mary DeNatale are the proud parents of 10 children,
Robert, Mary, James, Andrew, Peter, Natalie, Ann, John, Joseph, and
Elena; and have 27 beloved grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Peter and Mary DeNatale have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Peter and Mary DeNatale upon the occasion of being desig-
nated for special recognition as recipients of the Mary Anne Boland
Stewardship Award by St. Mark Parish; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter and Mary DeNatale.