2009-J3865
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Craig A. Eaton upon the occasion
of being honored with the 2010 Stewardship Community Service Award at
the Annual St. Mark Stewardship Dinner Dance on February 13, 2010
WHEREAS, The quality and character of religious and community life in
New York State is nourished and fulfilled through the concern and
devotion of those who commit their energy and purpose to serving their
church and their community; and
WHEREAS, Individuals, such as Craig A. Eaton, who give of their time
and energy and serve the best interests of their communities are an
asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton has given not only of his time and energy but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership, and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Craig Eaton upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition as the recipient of the 2010 St. Mark Parish Stewardship
Community Service Award; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated with a Special
Stewardship Liturgy at the Church on Saturday, February 13, 2010,
followed by the Annual St. Mark Stewardship Dinner Dance, to be held at
Gargiulo's Restaurant in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, grew up a block
from St. Mark's; he is a graduate of St. Mark's Grammar School and Xavi-
er High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the
New York University School of Business and a Juris Doctor degree from
New York Law School; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton, after working with several Manhattan-based law
firms, formed his own law firm which has since merged into Eaton &
Torrenzano, a general law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey
which specializes in Corporate, Real Estate and Commercial Litigation,
Corporate 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Craig A. Eaton upon the occasion of receiving the 2010
Stewardship Community Service Award at the Annual St. Mark Stewardship
Dinner Dance on February 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Craig A. Eaton.