LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ronald and Linda Brigando upon the
occasion of being honored with the 2010 Stewardship 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 Ronald and Linda Brigando, 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, Ronald and Linda Brigando have given not only of their time
and energy but also of their competence, intelligence and leadership,
and consequently have 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 Ronald and Linda Brigando upon the occasion of their designation
for special recognition as the recipients of the 2010 St. Mark Parish
Stewardship 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, Beginning with their first date at a Youth Dance in St. Mark
Auditorium nearly 50 years ago, throughout their years as active parish-
ioners and St. Mark School parents and including their current ministry
in several pastoral programs, Ronald and Linda Brigando have always
considered St. Mark's Church to be a "gift" in their lives while the St.
Mark community and parish, in turn, see this special couple as a most
welcome "gift" to them; and
WHEREAS, Linda Brigando began, early in their married life, volunteer-
ing in the St. Mark School library, assisting the reading program, and
spending many days and evenings as a bazaar worker; her presence in the
school life of her children and the parish continues to be warmly
recalled by many parishioners; and
WHEREAS, Ron Brigando, even with his responsibilities as a Research
and Project Engineer for the Brooklyn Union Gas Company, in those early
years, could often be found on a ballfield coaching Little League, call-
ing numbers at Friday Night Bingo, or serving as a mission group leader;
and
WHEREAS, Ron Brigando's leadership, more recently, finds special
expression as the Coordinator of the church's Eucharistic Ministry
Program; he visits the parish homebound and those in area nursing homes,
prepares a DVD of the week's liturgy for the residents of nearby nursing
homes and rehabilitation centers every Sunday, and is working with other
St. Mark parish leaders to develop an enhanced faith based program for
the homebound; and
WHEREAS, Ronald and Linda Brigando have also, over the years, worked
together sharing the gift of themselves, cooking meals for the homeless,
visiting hospitalized parishioners, providing income tax assistance to
seniors, leading a Renew Prayer Group, and supporting others through the
Cancer Hope Network; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Ronald and Linda Brigando have each, for many
years, served as Eucharistic Ministers for St. Mark Church and as
members of the St. Matthew's Guild and continue to share many activities
on behalf of the church and the community, including their work with the
Baron DeKalb Council of the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Ronald and Linda Brigando have displayed
throughout their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ronald and Linda Brigando upon the occasion of receiving
the 2010 Stewardship 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 Ronald and Linda Brigando.