LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paul Curiale for receiving the Civic
Leader of the Year Award from the Thomas Jefferson Club

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Paul Curiale has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Paul Curiale
for receiving the Civic Leader of the Year Award from the Thomas Jeffer-
son Club, to be celebrated on Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Paul Curiale 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, A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, Paul Curiale attended public
elementary schools and James Madison High School; he later attended
Brooklyn College and earned a degree in business and human services; and
WHEREAS, While growing up, Paul Curiale was very active in his local
church and served for seven years as youth leader; his experience with
young people led him to a career in human and non-profit services; in
1991, he became the Administrator of Bergen Beach Youth Organization, a
grass-roots, non-profit organization; and
WHEREAS, Paul Curiale helped to develop a sports and recreation
program, implement necessary after-school programs, including an Out of
School Time program and expanded service to over 40 Brooklyn elementary
and junior high schools with organized field days; today, Bergen Beach
Youth Organization services thousands of Brooklyn children through these
necessary programs; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Paul Curiale co-founded Millennium Development, a
non-profit, Brooklyn-wide agency that provides direct services to senior
citizens, families and youth through specialized programming; since its
inception, he has served as Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, Millennium sponsors three congregate meal centers and assists
with 12 smaller groups for senior residents throughout Community Board
18 and parts of CB15 and CB5; Millennium provides life essential meal
services, social, recreational and transportation services to thousands
of its senior residents; and
WHEREAS, Millennium's newest innovative program, The Marine Park
Active Adults registered more than 1900 senior residents over the past
three years; this particular program provides recreational, social and
educational activities to newly retired persons residing in Marine Park
and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Millennium also sponsors Out of School Time program at seven
local public schools, graffiti removal and neighborhood beautification
programs, a one of a kind youth leadership summer camp, Youth Leadership
in Training Program (Youth LITE) and assists in the Youth Employment
program; and
WHEREAS, Millennium collaborates with city agencies and other non-pro-
fit organizations to provide family development, youth services, senior
services and events throughout southern Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Since 2006, Paul Curiale has served as president of Mill
Basin Civic Association, an organization which is a positive element in
the community; since 2000, he has served as a member and Youth Chair of
Community Board 18; and

WHEREAS, An active member of New York State Parks and Recreation, Paul
Curiale serves as Vice President of the New York City Region Chapter of
Family Development Association of New York State (FDANYS); he is a true
asset to society; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Paul Curiale has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Deborah, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Paul Curiale has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paul Curiale for receiving the Civic Leader of the Year Award from
the Thomas Jefferson Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Curiale.