LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello upon the
occasion of his designation as Chaplain of the 17th Annual Bay Ridge St.
Patrick's Day Parade on March 28, 2010

WHEREAS, Spiritual guidance and nurturing are of great import to the
vitality and well-being of all people and every community of this great
State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Instrumental in that deliverance are those men and women of
religious commitment who accept the responsibility of moral leadership
and render the wisdom of human understanding; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello upon the occasion of his designation as
Chaplain of the 17th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade to be
held on Sunday, March 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Prior to studying for the priesthood, Monsignor Gigantiello
received a Business degree from Baruch College and graduated from The
Culinary Institute of America; for ten years, he worked in New York
City's hotel industry in various managerial positions before entering
Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington; and
WHEREAS, After his Ordination in 1995, Monsignor Gigantiello served as
parochial vicar at St. Patrick's Parish, Bay Ridge; five years later, he
was assigned to Mary Queen of Heaven Parish; after serving as parochial
vicar for two years, he was installed as pastor in April 2002; and
WHEREAS, Today, Monsignor Gigantiello is the Director of the Office of
Parish Giving and Vicar for Development, while simultaneously serving as
the Pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven; and
WHEREAS, As the Director of Parish Giving, Monsignor Gigantiello is
responsible for all parish giving and increased offering programs; in
this capacity, he also serves as the Executive Director for the Diocese
of Brooklyn's Annual Catholic Appeal; and
WHEREAS, As Vicar for Development, Monsignor Gigantiello oversees the
Alive In Hope Foundation, Futures in Education Foundation, and Futures
in Education Endowment Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Monsignor Gigantiello remains active in numerous
diocesan, community and city-wide organizations and events; he continues
to serve on the Coordinating Committee for the Bishop's Annual Christmas
Luncheon and is the clergy moderator for the Catholic Charities Classic
Golf Outing held annually at the North Hills Country Club; he has also
served on a variety of civic and not-for-profit boards, including the
Board of Directors of MERCY FIRST; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Monsignor Gigantiello ministers as Chaplain to
the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, the New York City Tran-
sit & Corrections Officers and the Columbian Association of New York; he
also serves as Chaplain to local chapters of the Knights of Columbus,
the Columbiettes and Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, Under the direction of Bishop Caggiano, Monsignor Gigantiello
assisted Monsignor Hernandez in coordinating the arrival and departure
ceremonies for our Holy Father at Kennedy Airport during the Pope's
recent visit to New York City; he was also one of the leading members of
the Committee that raised funds for the Italian Chapel recently dedi-
cated at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception; and
WHEREAS, Following September 11th, the New York City Police Department
made Monsignor Gigantiello an Honorary Chaplain in recognition of his
work at Ground Zero and he continues to receive numerous awards for his
outstanding community leadership; and

WHEREAS, Monsignor Gigantiello has brought to his ministry an over-
whelming spirit of charity and compassion, acting from vision and
enlightenment in conducting his administrative and spiritual duties,
while always displaying the highest standards of personal and profes-
sional integrity and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Singular in distinction is Monsignor Gigantiello, whose
service to his church and his people, and his involvement in his commu-
nity mirror a commitment of compelling dimension; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello upon the occasion of his designation
as the Chaplain of the 17th Annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade on
March 28, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello.