LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas Colasanto, Sr. upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award
by the American Legion Kings County Youth Recreational Facility on March
8, 2009

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 individ-
uals 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 commend
Thomas Colasanto, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Legion Kings County
Youth Recreational Facility at an event to be held on Sunday, March 8,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 20, 1927, in Brooklyn, New York, Thomas
Colasanto graduated from Machine and Metal Trade School; upon gradu-
ation, in 1945, he enlisted in the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, He proudly served on the U.S.S. Washington as Shipfitter 3
Class R. Division; for his consummate service he was awarded the World
War II Victory Medal; and
WHEREAS, Since 1949, Thomas Colasanto has been the founder and dedi-
cated owner of Able Welding Co., located in Bensonhurst, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Thomas Colasanto 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, He is an active member and supporter of numerous organiza-
tions, some of which include: the Kiwanis Club of Bensonhurst and Bay
Ridge, the George Washington/Victor V. Allegretti Memorial Post 1872 and
the American Welding Society; he is also a great champion of the Boy
Scouts of America and has a seat on Community Board 11; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Thomas Colasanto has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his unwavering commitment to others, Thomas
Colasanto has been presented with a Citation for Brooklyn's Small Busi-
nesses, affectionately known as Mom and Pop Shops, for being the commu-
nity-minded owner of Able Welding Co. and for being a True-Blue Brook-
lynite as well as a man who has an innate understanding of people's
wants and needs; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Dorothy, their four
children, Patricia, Steven, Thomas, and Dominick, as well as their seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, 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 Thomas Colasanto has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Thomas Colasanto upon the occasion of his designation as Man of
the Year by the American Legion Kings County Youth Recreational Facili-
ty; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas Colasanto.