LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph DeMarco 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 Joseph DeMarco
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, Joseph DeMarco has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwav-
ering service to his community and subsequently, has been selected for
this most prestigious tribute; and
WHEREAS, Joseph DeMarco, a volunteer pilot for Wings Flights of Hope,
donates his time, plane, fuel and any other costs associated with
mission flights; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his service, Joseph DeMarco has completed over 300
missions of hope; many of which included transporting patients for
cancer treatment as well as 30 flights for transplant missions, which
have saved the lives of those waiting for an organ donation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Joseph DeMarco is a member of the Orchard Park
Lions Club and regular donor at Roswell Cancer Institute, donating
platelets 24 times per year for the past 30 years; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Joseph DeMarco, and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph DeMarco 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 Joseph DeMarco.