2009-J521
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carl J. Landicino upon the occasion of
being named the Distinguished Italian-American of the Year by the Feder-
ation of Italian-American Organizations
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Carl
J. Landicino upon the occasion of being named the Distinguished Itali-
an-American of the Year by the Federation of Italian-American Organiza-
tions; and
WHEREAS, A well-respected member of the bar whose reputation is built
on trust, Carl J. Landicino is currently a partner at the law firm of
Borchert, Genovesi, LaSpina and Landicino, P.C., where he specializes in
all phases of Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Business Transactions
and Election Law; and
WHEREAS, Carl J. Landicino began his legal career as an attorney for
the Department of Housing Preservation and Development of the City of
New York after being admitted to the Bar; in 1994, he joined the firm of
Genovesi, Berman and Genovesi and eventually became a partner; and
WHEREAS, The Second Vice President of the Columbian Lawyers Associ-
ation of Brooklyn, Carl J. Landicino is a member of the Brooklyn Bar
Association and the Nathan R. Sobel American Inn of Court in Brooklyn;
and
WHEREAS, A native of the Canarsie section of Brooklyn and a product of
local public schools, Carl J. Landicino received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Political Science from the University of Rochester and a Juris
Doctor from St. John's University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, With Carl J. Landicino throughout have been his wife, Lucia,
and their three children, Gabriella, Joseph and Marco, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many achieve-
ments; 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
honor Carl J. Landicino upon the occasion of being named the Distin-
guished Italian-American of the Year by the Federation of Italian-Ameri-
can Organizations, and to wish him continued success in all of his
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carl J. Landicino.