LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring George L. Greco upon the occasion of
receiving the Monsignor Thomas G. Hagerty Humanitarian Award from
HeartShare Human Services of New York on March 25, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
George L. Greco upon the occasion of receiving the Monsignor Thomas G.
Hagerty Humanitarian Award from HeartShare Human Services of New York at
its 2010 Spring Gala and Auction to be held at the New York Marriott
Marquis Broadway Ballroom on Thursday, March 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, George L. Greco has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession; and
WHEREAS, The son of Edmund and Anna Greco, George L. Greco was born
and raised in the Marine Park section of Brooklyn and now lives in Rock-
away, Queens; and
WHEREAS, George L. Greco attended Good Shepherd Elementary School and
graduated from Xaverian High School; he earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in Business from Wagner College, Staten Island; and
WHEREAS, During his early years, George L. Greco was an outstanding
athlete having earned, by the age of twelve, two baseball MVA awards; as
an adult, he coached children's football for twelve years and won eight
major championship games; in his last season of coaching, he was the
Defensive Coordinator for the Brooklyn Hurricane Football conference
that had a winning record of 16-0; and
WHEREAS, George L. Greco is currently the New York City Director for
the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association; one of his many responsi-
bilities in this capacity includes writing a column that is distributed
to over 40,000 members; and
WHEREAS, In addition, George L. Greco is a licensed, certified
firearms instructor who serves as the range Custodian for the "Tiro A
Segno" organization, which is located in Greenwich Village, New York;
this organization, at 121-years-old, is the oldest Italian American club
in the United States and is the home to a private five star restaurant
as well as rifle range in the basement; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, George L. Greco is a principal owner of
Midhattan Woodworking Corporation; this is a third generation
77-year-old firm which was started by his grandfather, Louis, and manu-
factures and installs architectural woodworking; and
WHEREAS, George L. Greco has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless endeavors and has always given of himself
unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, George L. Greco volunteers on numerous boards for local
organizations including: the New York City District Council of Carpen-
ters & Joiners of American Benefit funds, National Police Defense Foun-
dation, Peninsula Hospital Center, Tiro A Segno, Inc, P.E.A., Tri-State
Italian American Congress, Rescue Ink, U.S. Liberty Bells, Wounded
Warrior Program, and the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, George L. Greco has an unwavering love and
respect for law enforcement which started when he met his father's dear
friend, NYPD Detective, Ed Zigo; as a skilled carpenter, George has
created fine works of art for law enforcement including a beautiful wall

memoriam for two fallen NYPD officers from the 70th precinct and two
handcrafted veneer logos of the New York Port Authority Police of New
York & New Jersey (PAPD) and the New Jersey State Police; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, George
L. Greco received a custom flag that flew over Ground Zero on April 19,
2009 from Lt. Carbonaro (PAPD); he is also being honored this year as
the State Troopers Coalition Businessman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, George L. Greco has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Daniela, and their
daughter, Juliana, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which George L. Greco has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor George L. Greco upon the occasion of receiving the Monsignor
Thomas G. Hagerty Humanitarian Award from HeartShare Human Services of
New York on March 25, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George L. Greco.