LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Lou Albano, distinguished
citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is with great sorrow and deep regret that this Legislative
Body records the passing of Lou Albano of Carmel, New York, noting the
significance of his purposeful life and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Born in Rome, Italy, Lou Albano moved with his family to the
United States and settled in Mount Vernon, New York, where he wrestled
and played football at Stepinac High School in White Plains; and
WHEREAS, After attending the University of Tennessee on a football
scholarship and serving in the United States Army, Lou Albano entered
the pro wrestling circuit working for promoters Vince McMahon Sr. and
later his son, Vince Jr., in the World Wide Wrestling Federation, now
World Wrestling Entertainment; and
WHEREAS, Initially a highly regarded tag team wrestler, Lou Albano
became best known as the manager for some of the most successful wrest-
lers during the 1970s and 1980s, including Ivan Koloff, the Wild
Samoans, the Valiant Brothers, the Executioners and the Moondogs; and
WHEREAS, A unique showman, Lou Albano was the forefather of the 1980s
Rock 'n' Wrestling Connection, where his collaboration with pop singer
Cyndi Lauper on several music videos helped usher in the crossover
success of professional wrestling with a main stream audience; and
WHEREAS, Capitalizing on his success, Lou Albano appeared on several
episodes of "Miami Vice," and starred in "The Super Mario Bros. Super
Show," a live action/animated feature; and
WHEREAS, Lou Albano is survived by his wife, Geri, and four children
and 14 grandchildren, all of whom felt privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoiced in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Lou Albano leaves behind a
legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a
comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Lou Albano, distinguished citizen and devoted member
of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Lou Albano.