LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rocco N. Lanzilotta upon the occasion
of his designation for special honor by Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of
Westbury, Order Sons of Italy in America, on July 26, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who work
diligently to preserve their rich cultural heritage while fostering a
spirit of community and service; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Rocco N. Lanzilotta upon the occasion of his designation for special
honor by Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury, Order Sons of Italy in
America, on July 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The immediate past President of Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of
Westbury, Order Sons of Italy in America, Rocco N. Lanzilotta became
involved in the organization seven years ago; in 2008, he was elected
Chairperson of the District 2 Presidents of Nassau County; and
WHEREAS, During his two terms as President, Rocco N. Lanzilotta
continued the good works of Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury, Order
Sons of Italy in America, mailing items to servicemen and women serving
in Iraq and Afghanistan, giving educational scholarships, helping to
feed the needy in the community during the holiday season and holding
fundraisers to support numerous charities, including Coolies Anemia,
Coaches for Cancer, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum and the Commission for
Social Justice; and
WHEREAS, The son of Rachele and Salvatore Lanzilotta, Rocco N. Lanzi-
lotta attended Westbury schools through middle school and graduated from
Trinity High School in 1978; he continued his education at Seton Hall
University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Modern
Languages; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Rocco N. Lanzilotta started his career at
CBS and began working in radio with personalities such as Cousin Brucie
and Tom Joyner; from this humble start, he ended up working in the
entertainment industry for almost 20 years; and
WHEREAS, In his last position with Columbia Records, Rocco N. Lanzi-
lotta was the Vice President of Creative Marketing and helped launch the
careers of artists such as Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, and helped cross-
over artists like Julio Iglesias, Harry Connick, Jr. and Bette Midler;
and
WHEREAS, Rocco N. Lanzilotta also helped institute and was a delegate
and founding member of the Diversity Council at Sony, where he helped
broach the ever-present glass-ceiling prevalent in so many corporations,
and volunteered with the minority internship program; and
WHEREAS, While working in the music business, Rocco N. Lanzilotta
garnered numerous gold and platinum records, as well as four Tellie
Awards for his in-house corporate videos, logos and most recently for
his work on the commercial for Tony Bennett's Duets album; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Rocco N. Lanzilotta has been named an Advertis-
ing Ages Top 100 Marketers of the Year and has been a guest speaker at
Fordham University, Lincoln Center and New York University; 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 Rocco N. Lanzilotta 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
commend Rocco N. Lanzilotta upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury, Order Sons of
Italy in America, on July 26, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rocco N. Lanzilotta.