LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paola Asaro upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-Ameri-
can Organizations of Brooklyn Ltd.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals within the Empire State who have made
strong contributions to their communities and who inspire others through
their model citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Paola Asaro
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the
Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn Ltd., to be
celebrated on Sunday, March 21, 2010, at El Caribe Country Club in
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since migrating to the United States in 1968 from Castellam-
mare del Golfo, Sicily, Paola Asaro has been dedicated to assisting and
serving the Italian Community; from her first job at Circo's Pastry
Shop, to working at the Italian Trade Commission for fifteen years,
Paola Asaro has always been intertwined with her roots and heritage; and
WHEREAS, After the birth of her youngest son, Paola Asaro took some
time off to raise him, and then decided to join her husband, Camillo, at
Agenzia Italia, the first ever multiservice agency in New York; opening
in 1974, Agenzia Italia specializes in travel, accounting, real estate
and insurance; and
WHEREAS, President and CEO of Agenzia Italia Travel Agency for the
past 20 years, Paola Asaro has been assisting travelers in planning
memorable vacations, leading tours through the Caribbean and around
Europe, and catering to the Italian-American community; and
WHEREAS, Paola Asaro has won numerous awards from the travel industry,
including Alitalia Airline's Top Specialist Agent, Costa Cruises
Outstanding Sales Achievement Award for six consecutive years and
certificates of achievement from every major cruise line for outstanding
sales and service; she is also a proud member of the Order of the Sons
of Italy and certified Sicily Cultural expert; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Camillo, and their
sons, Mario, Santino, Sergio, and Alessio, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Paola Asaro's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paola Asaro upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of
Brooklyn Ltd.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paola Asaro.