LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Reverend Father Secondo Casarotto
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 Father Secondo
Casarotto 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 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, Father Secondo Casarotto 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, Father Secondo Casarotto is celebrating
his 20th Anniversary as Pastor of St. Anthony's; and
WHEREAS, Father Secondo Casarotto is also being honored by the Feder-
ation of Italian American Societies for the God, Family and Country
Award; he has done extensive research on the Buffalo Italian American
community and created the Journey of Hope exhibit; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Father Secondo Casarotto, 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 Father Secondo Casarotto 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 Father Secondo Casarotto.