LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Salvatore A. Lanzilotta upon the occa-
sion 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
Salvatore A. 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 New York State President of the Order Sons of Italy in
America, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta began his involvement with the organ-
ization in 1984, when he became a charter member of Donatello Lodge No.
2559 of Westbury and served as its first President; he was later elected
as the Chairman of District 2 Presidents of Nassau County; and
WHEREAS, On the State level, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta has served on the
Grand Lodge Convention Committee and was elected as a Commissioner to
the Garibaldi Meucci Museum and to two terms as a New York State Trus-
tee; and
WHEREAS, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta also served as the New Lodge Forma-
tion Chairman, where he helped institute Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge No.
2741 in District 3, serving as its Deputy; James Lisa Lodge No. 2762 in
District 3; Vigiano Brothers No. 3436 of Port Jefferson in District 1
and Perry Como Lodge No. 2846 in Northport-East Northport in District 1;
and co-founded the Enrico Caruso Lodge in District 1; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta served as a Deputy to
Per Sempre Lodge No. 2344, Chairman of the New York State Disaster
Relief Fund after the 9/11 tragedy, Chairperson for the Bene Emeritus
Award, Fundraising Chairperson, Director of the Grand Lodge Foundation,
New York State Orator, New York State Deputy, and 2nd and 1st Vice Pres-
ident; and
WHEREAS, Nationally, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta was appointed to the
National Budget Committee and Vice Chairperson of the Quincentennial
Year and served 10 terms as a National Delegate; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta has been honored by
numerous Order Sons of Italy in America lodges, including Donatello
Lodge No. 2559, Michael Valente Lodge No. 2667, Lt. Joseph Petrosino
Lodge No. 2741, Per Sempre Lodge No. 2344, Father John Papallo Lodge
No. 2684, Edward J. Speno Lodge No. 2568, Galileo Galilei Lodge No.
2253, America Lodge No. 2245, and Roma Intangible Lodge No. 215; and
WHEREAS, After serving in the Helicopter Unit of the United States
Army, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta became a Police Officer in the Village of
Old Westbury and retired in 1981; he is currently employed by Loni-Jo
Metal as a Manager; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Long Island, Salvatore A. Lanzilotta
believes in giving back to the community he loves so much; he and his
wife were a presenting couple for Worldwide Marriage Encounter for seven
years and he serves his parish as a lecturer, Eucharistic Minister and
Religious Education teacher as well as on the Pre-Cana program; and
WHEREAS, With Salvatore A. Lanzilotta throughout have been his wife,
Rachele, and their three children, Rocco, Salvatore Jr. and Linda, and
two grandchildren, Dominic and Nicholas, 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 Salvatore A. 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 Salvatore A. 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 Salvatore A. Lanzilotta.