LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Giovanni Mastrogiacomo upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition by the Comunita
Andrettese Club, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commend
Giovanni Mastrogiacomo upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Comunita Andrettese Club, Inc. at its 31st Annual
Dinner-Dance to be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at Maestro's Cater-
ers, Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo was born on April 22, 1976, in the
Bronx to Angelo and Catalina Mastrogiacomo; Angelo and Catalina are
descendants of Andretta, Avellino, Italy, both of whom immigrated with
their families to the United States; Giovanni is the first generation
born in the United States, along with his two brothers, Dominick and
Michael; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Yonkers, New York, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo attended
St. Barnabas Elementary School in the Bronx until 1989; he then went on
to Fordham Preparatory School, where he graduated with honors in 1994;
he continued his education at Fordham University, and, in 1998, he grad-
uated from the University's School of Business Administration having
earned his Bachelor of Science degree in International Marketing; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduation, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo worked for U.S.
Smokeless Tobacco (U.S.T.) in Greenwich, Connecticut, as a marketing
research analyst for the company-owned publication, HEARTLAND USA, an
outdoorsman, hunting and fishing magazine; he later joined the sales
department of U.S.T. and became an account representative; and
WHEREAS, After several successful years at U.S.T., Giovanni Mastrogia-
como decided to take his career in a different direction and entered the
engineering field as a management consultant for Henningson, Durham &
Richardson Architecture and Engineering, P.C., (HDR); the company, an
employee-owned international architectural engineering and consulting
firm, has local offices in Westchester County and New York City, as well
as Rockland and Orange Counties; and
WHEREAS, With HDR since 2001, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo is especially
active in marketing HDR's services throughout the Hudson Valley, in
particular Westchester County; and
WHEREAS, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo has been called upon to contribute his
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo has been associated with the
Andrettese Club since its inception, attending various club events as a
youngster with his family; in early 2008, he became an official member
of the Comunita Andrettese Club and now serves as the Corresponding
Secretary; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo is one of the co-founders
of "Figli di Andretta", (Sons of Andretta), a branch of the club devel-
oped by young men within the Andrettese community; its purpose is to
rekindle childhood memories and friendships from which the club's func-
tions helped develop throughout the years; and
WHEREAS, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo is proud of his Andrettese heritage,
culture, traditions, and hopes that the youthful resurgence within the
club will help the Andrettese community grow strong into the future so

that the same culture and traditions can be instilled in the generations
that follow; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Giovanni Mastrogiacomo has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Preciosa, and their
son, Angelo John, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Giovanni Mastrogiacomo upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Comunita Andrettese Club, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Giovanni Mastrogiacomo.