LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury,
Order Sons of Italy in America, upon the occasion of its 25th Anniver-
sary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those organizations of true purpose and worthy accomplishment that
provide opportunities to celebrate their rich ethnic flavor and which
strive to preserve their cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious organizations within the State of New York whose focus and
intent have made a substantial impact on the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury, Order Sons of Italy in America,
upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, which will be celebrated on
July 26, 2009, at Chateau Briand in Carle Place; and
WHEREAS, The success enjoyed by Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury,
Order Sons of Italy in America, is in direct correlation to the efforts
of the many individuals who have supported the development of this
outstanding organization over the years; and
WHEREAS, The Order Sons of Italy in America was established in New
York City on June 22, 1905, by Vincenzo Sellara, M.D., and a small group
of other professionals; for more than a century, the Order Sons of Italy
and its many local Lodges have been of service to the Italian-American
community throughout New York State and the Nation; and
WHEREAS, The Order Sons of Italy in America encourages the maintenance
of Italian culture and language, as well as the assimilation into Ameri-
can social and political life; it has sponsored a wide variety of
programs in furtherance of its mission, as well as countless Italian
heritage events; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury, Order Sons of Italy in Amer-
ica, upon the occasion of its 25th Anniversary, fully confident that it
will continue to enjoy the sparkling success which has so characterized
its past; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donatello Lodge No. 2559 of Westbury, Order Sons of Italy in
America.