LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tom DeSantis upon the occasion of his
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 Tom DeSantis
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition at the 4th
Annual Saint Joseph's Day Table to be held at the Mahoney State Build-
ing, 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, Tom DeSantis has continually demonstrated extreme competence,
extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering
service to his community and subsequently, has been selected for this
most prestigious tribute; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Tom DeSantis has served as the City of
Niagara Falls' Senior Planner for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, During his esteemed tenure, Tom DeSantis has lead the effort
to develop a new Comprehensive Plan for the city; he has also been
instrumental in attracting support for a new Amtrak transportation
center on North Main Street in the city; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Tom DeSantis sits on the Underground Railroad
Heritage Commission, a body created to promote the city's unique role as
a runaway slave corridor history through tourism; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Tom DeSantis, and to wish him contin-
ued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tom DeSantis upon the occasion of his 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 Tom DeSantis.