LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph P. Benincasa upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Italian-Am-
erican 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 Joseph P.
Benincasa upon the occasion of his 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, Joining the organization in 1988, Joseph Benincasa is the
Executive Director of The Actors Fund, the national human service organ-
ization that helps everyone in entertainment and the performing arts;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph Benincasa oversees innovative programs including
comprehensive social services, health care services, employment and
training, and affordable and supportive housing; the Actors Fund has
headquarters in New York City, regional offices in Los Angeles and
Chicago, a nursing home and assisted living care facility in Englewood,
New Jersey, and supportive housing residences in New York City and West
Hollywood, California, as well as Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Benincasa is also president of Aurora Associates, a
development corporation responsible for The Actors Fund Aurora Resi-
dence; he serves on the boards of directors of the following: Broadway
Cares/Equity Fights AIDS; National Theatre Workshop of the Handicapped;
Career Transition for Dancers; Times Square Alliance; St. Peter's
University Medical Center; Bio-Reference Laboratories; and the minor
league baseball Somerset Patriots team; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Tony Nominating Committee, Joseph Benincasa
graduated from St. Joseph's University and earned a Master of Education
from Rutgers University; he also attended the Business Graduate School
at Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife and their three chil-
dren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Joseph Benincasa'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 Joseph P. Benincasa upon the occasion of his 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 Joseph P. Benincasa.