LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony Fazio, Jr. upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Town of Ramapo Italian
Twinning Committee on February 13, 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
Anthony "Adam" Fazio, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Town of Ramapo Italian Twinning Committee at
its 14th Annual Dinner Dance to be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010,
at the Colonial Inn, Norwood, New Jersey; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Anthony Fazio, Jr. has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Born on December 31, 1947, Anthony Fazio, Jr. is the son of
Anthony and Janet Fazio and the brother to Rocco, Rose and Pattie; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Fazio, Jr. was raised in Suffern, New York, and
attended Cherry Lane Elementary, and Airmont Elementary; as a young boy,
he played baseball for Suffern Little League and the Suffern Babe Ruth
League as well as CYO basketball for Sacred Heart; and
WHEREAS, In 1965, Anthony Fazio, Jr. graduated from Suffern Jr/Senior
High School, where he was an active athlete playing for both the base-
ball and basketball teams; and
WHEREAS, After graduation, Anthony Fazio, Jr. worked for his father's
company, Adams World Wide Movers, in Ramsey, New Jersey, until 1966,
when he was drafted in the United States Army and received his orders
for Honor Guard in Berlin; and
WHEREAS, Upon completing his military service, Anthony Fazio, Jr.
continued to work for his father; in 1975, with the help of his wife, he
opened his own business, A. Fazio Moving & Storage, Inc. in Mahwah, New
Jersey; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, after his father's passing, Anthony Fazio, Jr. moved
to Ramsey and combined the two businesses and kept the name A. Fazio
Moving & Storage, Inc; today, his children help him manage the family
business; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Anthony Fazio, Jr. 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, In 1983, Anthony Fazio, Jr. became involved with the Suffern
Little League when his son played TBall and his manager could not find
anyone to help him coach the team; the following year, Anthony took a
team and every year thereafter he stayed involved with the league; in
1999, he became the President of the League, a position in which he
still serves today; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as President, Anthony Fazio, Jr. took on
the Cucolo Project, which consisted of ripping down Cucolo field and
completely replacing it; since that time, he has also redone Jr/Sr
Field, Horton Memorial Field, Suffern Softball and now Vilardi; he is
also in the process of building new batting cages between Jr/Sr Field
and Vilardi; and

WHEREAS, Anthony Fazio, Jr. dedicates all of his free time working on
the fields for the players of Suffern Little League making it a better
and safer place for the children of the community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Anthony Fazio, Jr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Linda, and their
three children, Chad, Tara and Ryan, all of whom feel privileged 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 Anthony Fazio, Jr. has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Anthony Fazio, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Town of Ramapo Italian Twinning Committee on
February 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Fazio, Jr.