LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Rotante upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph Rotante upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion, to be celebrated at his 90th birthday party on Sunday, June 28,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Born in Vittoria, Italy, Joseph Rotante came to America on
June 15, 1927; he is a graduate of City College and majored in Business
Administration, and on November 30, 1947, Joseph and Anna Rotante were
married; and
WHEREAS, On June 30, 1948, after an extensive honeymoon around the
United States, Joseph and Anna Rotante opened Circle Travel Service,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Rotante has been in the retail travel business for 60
years as President of Circle Travel Service, Inc., where he operates
three offices in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Bensonhurst & Bay Ridge, Brooklyn Divi-
sion, honored Joseph Rotante for being a member of Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge
Kiwanis Club for 50 years and for his devotion to the club; his
induction into the Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club, was sponsored by
the DPLG Joseph Marciano and Peter Guastella, and was held on May 31,
1956; and
WHEREAS, From 1996-1997, Joseph Rotante faithfully served as President
of the Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club; a recipient of numerous
awards and honors throughout his lifetime, he received the Kiwanis'
George F. Hixson Fellowship Award for his contributions to the World
Service Project in order to prevent iodine deficiency and treat mental
retardation in third world countries in 1998; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Anna, their children,
John and Mario, as well as their two grandchildren, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Joseph Rotante's distinguished
record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph Rotante upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Rotante.