LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Michael J. Russo upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Flushing Hospital Medical
Center on September 16, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Michael J. Russo upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Flushing Hospital Medical Center at its Celebration! '09
to be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at Russo's on the Bay,
Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, A life long resident of Queens, Michael J. Russo is a gradu-
ate of Manhattan College; a consulting engineer, he is licensed as a
professional engineer in New York and New Jersey and is currently the
Chairman and CEO of Fresh Meadow Mechanical Corporation, a mechanical
contracting firm; and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Russo is also President and Director of Operations
of Northeastern Aviation Corporation, an aircraft charter and management
firm based at Republic Airport since 1978, and is a partner in AMF Asso-
ciates, a commercial real estate company; and
WHEREAS, Previously, Michael J. Russo served as President of Anthony
Russo, Inc., a general contracting firm, for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his professional life, Michael J. Russo has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Michael J. Russo has been a member of the Board of Flushing
Hospital Medical Center since 1984 and its Chairman since 1997; he is
also a Director of Flushing Financial Corporation (FFIC) and has served
on the Board of Directors of Flushing Savings Bank for the last 25
years; he is currently Chairman of the Bank's Compensation Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Michael J. Russo has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Maureen, their four
children, as well as their eight grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Michael J. Russo has displayed
throughout his life; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Michael J. Russo upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Flushing Hospital Medical Center on September
16, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael J. Russo.