LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kristen Grandinetti upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition at the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's
Day Table on Friday, March 19, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who
provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary
programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or
other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kristen Gran-
dinetti upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at
the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's Day Table to be held at the Mahoney State
Building, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, March 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, In Sicily, during great drought and famine, the people made a
promise to Saint Joseph that if the drought would be lifted, they would
be indebted to him; the lords of the manor (landowners) promised to open
their homes and serve the poor in gratitude to Saint Joseph for his
intercession, hence, the tradition of the Saint Joseph's Day Table; and
WHEREAS, Kristen Grandinetti has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her
unwavering service to her community and subsequently, has been selected
for this most prestigious tribute; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, where her family once
owned a business for 80 years, Kristen Grandinetti is an elementary
school teacher at Harry F. Abate School; and
WHEREAS, Kristen Grandinetti also has volunteered her time to the
Special Olympics and Community Missions Inc.; furthermore, in January of
2010, she began her first term as the sole female member of the Niagara
Falls City Council; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Kristen Grandinetti, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kristen Grandinetti upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition at the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's Day Table on
Friday, March 19, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kristen Grandinetti.