LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ron and Ida Marciano upon the occasion
of their designation for special recognition by the Saint Joachim Roman
Catholic Church on Saturday, June 12, 2010

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to recognize and pay tribute to
those individuals of firm belief and commitment who have devoted their
purposeful lives to the service of faith and community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ron
and Ida Marciano upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by the Saint Joachim Roman Catholic Church at its 31st Annu-
al Diamond Ball to be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at The Sands at
Lido Beach; and
WHEREAS, Ron and Ida Marciano have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to both their community and faith; and
WHEREAS, Ron and Ida Marciano have been active members of the Five
Towns and Oceanside communities and are devoted members of St. Joachim's
and St. Anthony's Parish; and
WHEREAS, Ida Marciano was born in Naples, Italy, and moved to Inwood,
New York, when she was four years old; she attended Our Lady Good Coun-
sel School until it closed, at which time she became a student in the
Lawrence Public School system and graduated from Lawrence High School in
1974; upon graduation, she became a licensed cosmetologist and has
worked in several hair salons within the community; and
WHEREAS, Born in Far Rockaway, New York, Ron Marciano graduated from
Oceanside High School; he then attended Nassau Community College and St.
John's University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Management; after
college, he began working for his parents' business, Burnside Garage;
and
WHEREAS, Ron Marciano has always had deep roots in Inwood and Cedar-
hurst, New York; in 1969, Father Joe D'Angelo recruited him to become
part of the St. Joachim Folk Mass Group; and
WHEREAS, In preparation of their marriage, Ron and Ida Marciano
attended Pre Cana with Father Joe D'Angelo and they were married in 1979
at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church; and
WHEREAS, In 1983, Ron Marciano left the family business for public
service becoming a Nassau County Police Officer; he served for over 21
distinguished years and retired as a Detective in 2004; during his
esteemed career, he received a number of department and civic awards; in
2002, he was recognized by the Nassau County Detectives Association and
received the Detective of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Ida Marciano left the work force and dedicated herself to
raising her beautiful family, beginning with Christopher in 1984, and
then in 1990, their twins, Michael and Melissa; and
WHEREAS, While raising her family, Ida Marciano became an active
member of the Oceanside PTA, volunteering in numerous fundraisers and
events; she also chaired the holiday boutique and volunteered in the St.
Anthony's Religious instruction program for several years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ida Marciano is a member of the Nassau County
Mother of Twins Club as well as many other charitable foundations; and
WHEREAS, Ron Marciano is also a member of several local organizations
including: the Nassau County Detectives Association, Nassau Police Holy
Name Society, Nassau Columbia Police Association, Nassau Police Running
Club, New York State Fraternal Order of Police, Retired Police Associ-
ation of New York State, Peninsula Kiwanis, Long Island Auto Body Repair

Association, Leonardo DaVinci Sons of Italy, and Fr. Joseph O'Connell
Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Ron and Ida Marciano have stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Ron and Ida Marciano have displayed
throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when persons of
such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it are
appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend those indi-
viduals for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ron and Ida Marciano upon the occasion of their designation for
special recognition by the Saint Joachim Roman Catholic Church on Satur-
day, June 12, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ron and Ida Marciano.