LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank Sinisi upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after many years of distinguished
service as the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pron-
to on Saturday, January 30, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Frank Sinisi upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion after many years of distinguished service as the President and
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pronto, to be celebrated at a
Farewell Dinner Dance on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Saint Luke's
Roman Catholic Church, Brentwood, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Frank Sinisi has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service as President and Chairman of the
Board of Directors of Pronto, a nonprofit community organization serving
the Central Islip, Bay Shore, Brentwood and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Upon retiring, Frank Sinisi believed his skills as an execu-
tive were still very valuable and could be used to give back to the
community and his faith; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his retirement, Frank Sinisi owned a restaurant in
Forest Hills from 1959 to 1965, and then worked as a marketing executive
in New York and Chicago through the mid-1980s; he also ran an executive
headhunter firm on Long Island; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, when he started volunteering at Pronto's small
building on Pine Aire Drive in North Bay Shore, he had already served as
director of a religious education program at St. Luke's Church in Brent-
wood; he became vice president of Pronto in 2001, and president in 2002,
volunteering his time and talents to the agency; and
WHEREAS, During Frank Sinisi's esteemed tenure, the number of clients
served by Pronto has drastically increased and this year alone it will
serve approximately 38,000 people with food from its pantry stocked with
everything from canned goods to cereals for children and staples such as
sugar, rice, pasta and salt; and
WHEREAS, Frank Sinisi also undertook the daunting task of building a
modern building for Pronto's headquarters, which began humbly in 1969,
in the basement at St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, Determined, Frank Sinisi embarked on a journey to generate
the necessary funds to sustain the construction project; due to his
tireless efforts and amazing abilities, in May 2005, Pronto operated out
of a brand new 10,500-square foot facility on a one-acre parcel, which
Pronto owns; and
WHEREAS, The new building houses a food pantry, a thrift shop, and a
warehouse as well as three classrooms for English as a second language
courses and computer training; and
WHEREAS, Exemplifying Pronto's motto of "People helping people," Frank
Sinisi has worked tirelessly to increase the awareness of the vital
services Pronto performs daily to help those in need; as a result, fund-
ing streams have expanded and the list of dedicated donors has
increased; and

WHEREAS, Additionally, Frank Sinisi has strengthened partnerships and
collaborations between Pronto and other community based organizations
enabling Pronto to host over 24 programs and services; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, Pronto has continued to feed, clothe
and care for all those who have come to Pronto's doors seeking help; in
addition, he has improved the efficiency of programs such as the onsite
food pantry, thrift center and the current health and education programs
provided by Pronto; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, over 70,000 individuals were assisted through the
many services Pronto offers; this could not have been accomplished with-
out the dedication of Frank Sinisi, who is greatly acknowledged for
making Pronto the outstanding community outreach agency that it is
today; and
WHEREAS, As Frank Sinisi steps down as President and Chairman of the
Board of Directors, he will continue to serve on Pronto's Advisory Board
to ensure the sustainability of the organization; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Frank Sinisi has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Fran, and their two
children, Blanche and Frank, as well as their grandchildren, Justin and
Nicole, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being 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 Frank Sinisi upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after many years of distinguished service as the President
and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pronto on Saturday, January
30, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank Sinisi.