LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro upon the
occasion of their designation for special honor by the Hospice Care
Network on September 13, 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 commend
Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro upon the occasion of their designation for
special honor by the Hospice Care Network at its annual Cocktail Party
on September 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Natives of Brooklyn, New York, Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro
began dating when they were teenagers; after high school, Augustus began
working in his father's service station, which is presently located at
the foot of the Verrazano Bridge; and
WHEREAS, Years later, with a growing family of their own and the pros-
pect of starting a new profession building homes, Augustus and Patricia
Nazzaro made the move to Suffolk County where they continue to reside;
and
WHEREAS, In over 35 years of home building, Augustus Nazzaro has
constructed homes for over 1,000 families throughout Suffolk County, as
well as commercial projects ranging from industrial buildings and shop-
ping centers to office buildings; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Augustus Nazzaro has
compiled an impressive record of civic and charitable service; he has
served on the Long Island Builders Association, the Advisory Board for
the Town of Babylon and the building committee for the Association for
the Help of Handicapped Children, where he was instrumental in the
construction of its current facility in Bohemia; and
WHEREAS, For 31 years, Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro resided in the
Moorings of East Islip, where Augustus spent many years on the Board of
Directors and served on several committees, as well as being a past
president of the growing community; they currently live in Bay Shore;
and
WHEREAS, With Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro throughout have been their
three children, Ann, James and Victor, and five grandchildren, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoice in their
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 Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro and to
wish them continued success in all of their future endeavors; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro upon the occasion of their desig-
nation for special honor by the Hospice Care Network on September 13,
2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Augustus and Patricia Nazzaro.