LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony T. Brunetta upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Friends of Senior
Services, Inc. on May 1, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Anthony T. Brunetta upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Friends of Senior Services, Inc. at its 8th Annual
Monte Carlo Night to be held at the Sandel Senior Center on Saturday,
May 1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Friends of Senior Services, Inc. (FOSSI) is an advocate
organization dedicated to providing an articulate and unified voice for
the seniors of Rockville Centre and the surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, As the Superintendent of the Rockville Centre Parks and
Recreation Department, Anthony T. Brunetta has continually demonstrated
extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership
in his unwavering service to his community; and
WHEREAS, Anthony T. Brunetta has often been called "the heart and soul
of Rockville Centre", as for nearly 50 years, he has been a fixture at
the village recreation center and has made a lasting impression on the
thousands of residents who have passed through its doors; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Rockville Centre resident, Anthony T. Brunetta
attended St. Agnes Elementary School and South Side High School; after
serving in Nuremberg during the Korean conflict, he went to work in the
family contracting business; and
WHEREAS, In the mid 1950s while still working full-time in
construction, Anthony T. Brunetta accepted a part-time job in the Recre-
ation Department; in 1973, he became a full-time staff member and in
1980 he was appointed the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, Under Anthony T. Brunetta's esteemed leadership, the Rock-
ville Centre Parks and Recreation Department has significantly expanded
both its programming and facilities; it has also become a fun and safe
haven for people of all ages to gather, socialize and learn new skills;
and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Anthony T. Brunetta 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, Anthony T. Brunetta was a driving force in the St. Agnes
Giving Tree, distributing more than 1000 gifts each year to needy fami-
lies; after September 11, 2001, he was a key figure in helping the
community and victims' families heal; he initiated the candlelight vigil
and was instrumental in establishing the Rockville Centre We Care Memo-
rial on the Village Green; and
WHEREAS, In honor of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Anthony T.
Brunetta has been recognized by numerous organizations including: Guild
for the Arts, the Rockville Centre Education Foundation, the Boy Scouts
and Teen Challenge; he has also been commended by the CYO, the South
Shore Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, the Hispanic
Brotherhood and the Martin Luther King Center; in addition, THE HERALD
named him Man of the Year; and perhaps the honor he is most proud of is

the Anthony T. Brunetta Pavilion, the newest addition to the Recreation
Center; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Anthony T. Brunetta has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ethel, and their four
sons, all 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 Anthony T. Brunetta has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Anthony T. Brunetta upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Friends of Senior Services, Inc.; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony T. Brunetta.