LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph D. Monticciolo upon the occasion
of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Italian Board of
Guardians on June 30, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph D. Monticciolo upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Italian Board of Guardians at its 73rd Annual
Bishop's Gala on June 30, 2009, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The President Emeritus of the Italian Board of Guardians,
Joseph D. Monticciolo is the President of The Monticciolo Company, a
housing consulting firm providing services for architecture,
construction, housing development, budgeting and cost estimating and
feasibility analysis expertise; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Monticciolo previously served as Regional
Administrator/Regional Housing Commissioner for the Department of Hous-
ing and Urban Development, Region II, New York from 1981 to 1988 and
Director for the HUD New York area office from 1972 to 1977; and
WHEREAS, A registered architect in the states of New York, New Jersey
and Connecticut, Joseph D. Monticciolo is a lifetime Fellow of the Amer-
ican Institute of Architects in Washington, D.C. and the recipient of
its prestigious Kemper Medal; and
WHEREAS, Joseph D. Monticciolo is also a past Director of the New York
State Association of Architects and the National AIA, who awarded him
its inaugural Kideney Medal, as well as a past President of the Long
Island Chapter of the AIA, who recognized him with the Lifetime Achieve-
ment Award in 2000; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of Illinois, Joseph D. Montic-
ciolo received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Graduate
School, University Center, CUNY, and was named an Honorary Alumnus of
Hofstra University, where he also is the Chairman of the Board of Advi-
sors; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City
since 1976, Joseph D. Monticciolo has been the recipient of a multitude
of other awards, honors and certificates of recognition, acknowledging
his efforts of in-depth magnitude, from numerous organizations, includ-
ing the Project Return Foundation, the Italian Board of Guardians, the
52 Association for the Handicapped and the Order Sons of Italy in Ameri-
ca; and
WHEREAS, With Joseph D. Monticciolo throughout have been his wife,
Mary Ann, and their four children and eight grandchildren, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Joseph D. Monticciolo and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph D. Monticciolo upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime

Achievement Award from the Italian Board of Guardians on June 30, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph D. Monticciolo.