LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony D'Onofrio for receiving the
Italian-American Achievement Award from the NYPD Columbia Association

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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would 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 D'Onofrio for receiving the Italian-American Achievement Award
from the NYPD Columbia Association on Friday, May 7, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Anthony D'Onofrio was born in Brooklyn and raised in Bayside,
Queens; upon graduating from high school, he served in the United States
Air Force for four years and was honorably discharged; and
WHEREAS, After the service, Anthony D'Onofrio began his career with
the New York City Department of Sanitation where he served as a police
officer; in his 20 years of service, he rose through the ranks to become
lieutenant; and
WHEREAS, Affiliated with many police organizations, Anthony D'Onofrio
is a board member of the Bronx County Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children and is associated with the Metropolitan New Jersey
and New York Detective Crime Clinic; and
WHEREAS, A member of the New York State Honorary Fire Chiefs Associ-
ation and the New York State Shields Association, Anthony D'Onofrio is
Vice President of the Blue Knights Westchester County Chapter 9 Lodge;
and
WHEREAS, A business owner, Anthony D'Onofrio is a member of the Colum-
bus Citizens Foundation, where he serves on the Columbus Day Parade
Committee; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Elizabeth and their
children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Anthony D'Onofrio 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 Anthony D'Onofrio for receiving the Italian-American Achievement
Award from the NYPD Columbia Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony D'Onofrio.