LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nicholas J. Beneduce upon the occasion
of being named an Ambassador of Goodwill by New York Families for Autis-
tic Children

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
Nicholas J. Beneduce upon the occasion of being named an Ambassador of
Goodwill by New York Families for Autistic Children; and
WHEREAS, The son of John and Virginia Beneduce, Nicholas J. Beneduce
was born in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn on June 4, 1958; he
attended Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Public School 155 before
moving to Ozone Park, Queens with his family, where he attended Public
School 62, Junior High School 210 and John Adam's High School before
graduating from Brooklyn Automotive in 1975; and
WHEREAS, Growing up, Nicholas J. Beneduce worked in numerous jobs in
the area, including at the Italian bread factory a block away from his
home and the local Keyfood store across the street from his house, as
well as at the family auto repair shop in Ridgewood, Queens, John F.
Kennedy International Airport and his mother's bar on Liberty Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, In the early 1980s, Nicholas J. Beneduce owned his own yellow
cab and worked for Howard Car Service; he eventually went on to purchase
the Lindenwood Car Service Company; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas J. Beneduce joined the New York City Transit Author-
ity in 1984, and within a year was appointed to a union representative
position; three years later, he was elected to a higher position where
he remained for the next 18 years; and
WHEREAS, The owner of New York Class Act Photography, Nicholas J.
Beneduce initially took up photography in 1967; after becoming disabled,
he realized that he missed taking pictures and decided to pick up his
camera again; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas J. Beneduce began by submitting his photos to a
local newspaper and many of them were published; as his photography
skills and clientele began to expand, he realized he was meant to use
photography to capture the local neighborhood news and events, school
happenings as well as every day life; and
WHEREAS, With Nicholas J. Beneduce throughout have been his wife of 31
years, Hope, and their three children, Jonathan, Patricia and Tina, and
three granddaughters, Rebeccia, Tiffany and Samantha, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas J. Beneduce is an inspiration to many people, and
his dedication and commitment to Autism in Children has proven him to be
the epitome of true leadership; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Nicholas J. Beneduce and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nicholas J. Beneduce upon the occasion of being named an Ambassa-
dor of Goodwill by New York Families for Autistic Children; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nicholas J. Beneduce.