LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Craig A. Eaton upon the occasion of
his designation by the St. Mark Parish Community as the recipient of the
Community Service Award at its Annual Stewardship Recognition Dinner on
February 13, 2010

WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in New York State are greatly
enriched by the faithful and generous service of those who devote them-
selves to endeavors of family, faith, and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals of such magnanimous conduct and bearing who demon-
strate a deep and continuing concern for others, and in so doing,
inspire others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Craig A. Eaton upon the occasion of his designation by the St. Mark
Parish Community as the recipient of the Community Service Award at its
Annual Stewardship Recognition Dinner, to be held at Brooklyn's
Gargiulo's Restaurant on Saturday, February 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Serving the Catholic faithful of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn,
St. Mark Parish is a community of long-standing repute and exemplary
accomplishment; at its Annual Stewardship Recognition Dinner, it proudly
recognizes those who exemplify its ideals and have helped to further its
mission; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, Craig Eaton grew up a block
from St. Mark's; he is a graduate of St. Mark's Grammar School, Xavier
High School, New York University School of Business, where he received a
Bachelor of Science degree; and New York Law School, where he earned his
Juris Doctor degree; and
WHEREAS, After working with several Manhattan-based law firms, Craig
Eaton formed his own law firm which has since merged into Eaton &
Torrenzano, a general law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey
specializing in Corporate, Real Estate and Commercial Litigation, Corpo-
rate Law, and commercial and residential Real Estate Transactions; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton's service to the church is rooted in St. Mark
Parish; he has devoted his time and his exceptional energy to working
with the youth of the community, beginning with his days as a CYO Base-
ball and Basketball coach at St. Mark's and, after marrying and moving
to Bay Ridge, he continued his parish involvement coaching in the St.
Anselm's Soccer, Baseball and Basketball Program and serving as its
President for a number of years; and
WHEREAS, During this time he also began his very special, and much
valued relationship with the St. Anselm Scouting Program, which included
Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts, as well as Girl Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Despite his many responsibilities and demands on his time,
Craig Eaton remains deeply committed and actively involved in his commu-
nity, his faith, and his profession; and
WHEREAS, He is a former Chairman of Community Board Ten in Brooklyn
and also served as its Zoning Chairman; during his time as Chairman of
the Board he devoted his time, talent and expertise to issues relating
to zoning, police and fire public safety, sanitation, health and
welfare, and youth, among many others; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton is currently the Chairman of the Board of the
Heartshare Autism School, the first school of its kind in Brooklyn, and
sits on the Boards of Heartshare Human Services, the Cathedral Club of
Brooklyn, the Fort Hamilton Civic Action Committee and Daytop Village;
and

WHEREAS, He is, in addition, President of the Xavier Bar Association
and the MHE Research Foundation and is a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre;
and
WHEREAS, The St. Mark Parish Community proudly joins the American
Legion, the Guild for Exceptional Children, Boy Scouts of America, the
St. Rosalia-Regina Pacis Neighborhood Association, Heartshare Human
Services and St. Anselm's Church in fittingly recognizing Craig Eaton
for his extraordinary service to his fellow man, his outstanding leader-
ship of community initiatives, his faithfulness to the ideals of his
Catholic faith and education, and his high standards of conduct and
ethics and honoring him with its treasured Community Service Award; and
WHEREAS, With Craig Eaton throughout have been his wife, Susan, and
their children, Christopher, Danielle, and Vincent, all of whom are
proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his many accomplishments;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to Craig A. Eaton for his dedication and service to his communi-
ty, faith and heritage; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Craig A. Eaton upon the occasion of his designation by the St.
Mark Parish Community as the recipient of the 2010 Community Service
Award at its Annual Stewardship Recognition Dinner on February 13, 2010;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Craig A. Eaton.