LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ana and Cono DePaola upon the occasion
of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Carole Mastroddi
Foundation on January 23, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ana
and Cono DePaola upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement
Award from the Carole Mastroddi Foundation at its Annual Children's
Charity Dinner to be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the Gateway
Cathedral, Staten Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ana and Cono DePaola have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their community and have been designated for this
most prestigious commendation; and
WHEREAS, Ana and Cono DePaola immigrated to the United States, Ana
from the Dominican Republic and Cono from Italy; together, they settled
in Brooklyn, where they have raised their family, achieved the American
dream, and made social responsibility their way of life; and
WHEREAS, For the past 26 years, Ana and Cono DePaola have participated
in the charitable works of The Verrazano Rotary Club; among the many
projects of the Club, they volunteered with The Gift of Life by opening
their hearts and their home to children from around the world coming to
New York for open heart surgery; and
WHEREAS, Ana and Cono DePaola have also organized three Matching
Grants between The Verrazano Rotary Club, The Santiago Monumental Rotary
Club, and Rotary International to sponsor 130 open heart operations in
the Dominican Republic; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Ana and Cono DePaola are deeply involved in the
food distribution of The River Fund, the St. Athanasius Homeless Pantry,
and the Immaculate Heart of Mary Food Pantry; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ana and Cono DePaola have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their children, Ana Amelia and
Victor Salvatore, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of their
lives and rejoice in their achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Ana and Cono DePaola have displayed
throughout their lives; 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
honor Ana and Cono DePaola upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Carole Mastroddi Foundation on January 23,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ana and Cono DePaola.