LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Michael DeRosa upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Inwood Civic Association's Citizen
of the Year Award

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 honor Dr.
Michael DeRosa upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Inwood Civic Association's Citizen of the Year Award to be celebrated at
a dinner dance on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at the P.F.C. John J.
Oliveri V.F.W., Inwood, New York; and
WHEREAS, The proud father of an 8 year-old daughter, Dr. Michael DeRo-
sa of Wantagh, New York, has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael DeRosa attended PS 1, and graduated from Lawrence
High School in 1978; he then attended SUNY Albany before graduating from
Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia, in 1986; in that same
year, he opened his office in Inwood, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael DeRosa 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, As a long-time member and current Treasurer of the Inwood
Buccaneers, Dr. Michael DeRosa served as its President from 1991-1992,
as well as past Athletic Director; he is also a member of the Peninsula
Kiwanis where he held the position of President from 1993-1994, and is
currently the Scholarship Chairman; and a member of Sons of Italy; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Dr. Michael DeRosa is a co-founder and currently
the co-director of the Inwood 5K Run, an event established in 1993 to
raise funds to grant scholarships to graduating students in the communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Michael DeRosa has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Michael DeRosa 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Michael DeRosa upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Inwood Civic Association's Citizen of the Year Award; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Michael DeRosa.