LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Gloria Colantone upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition as Outgoing President of the
Ann Bambino Lodge No. 2353, Order Sons of Italy in America

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies 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 recognize and pay
tribute to those who exercise leadership in organizations of high
purpose and worthy accomplishment, and whose endeavors have faithfully
served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Gloria Colantone upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as Outgoing President of the Ann Bambino Lodge No. 2353,
Order Sons of Italy in America; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated on Friday, March 5, 2010, at the Lodge's Annual Installation of
Officers event, to be held at the Massapequa Park Village Hall, 151
Front Street, Massapequa Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1905 as a mutual aid society for the early Italian
immigrants, the Order Sons of Italy in America is a national organiza-
tion of men and women who represent the estimated 26 million Americans
of Italian heritage; it is dedicated to promoting Italian culture,
traditions, language, and the legacy of Italian ancestors and Italian
contributions to the United States and the world; and
WHEREAS, The Order Sons of Italy in America is the largest and oldest
national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the
United States; it has more than 600,000 members and supporters, and a
network of more than 650 chapters coast to coast, making it the leading
service and advocacy organization for Americans of Italian descent; and
WHEREAS, Women have always shared equal rights with men in the Order
Sons of Italy in America; they make up about 50% of the membership and
have held leadership positions at all levels, including state president,
national trustee, national vice president and national president; and
WHEREAS, Gloria Colantone has served with dedication and excellence
for two years as President of the Ann Bambino Lodge No. 2353, Order Sons
of Italy in America; and
WHEREAS, Individuals of singular distinction in leadership positions
in exemplary organizations like the Order Sons of Italy in America merit
the grateful praise of the community and of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Gloria Colantone has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Gloria Colantone upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as Outgoing President of the Ann Bambino Lodge No.
2353, Order Sons of Italy in America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gloria Colantone.