LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Donne Italo Americane, Ltd. upon the
occasion of celebrating its 20th Anniversary on June 6, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment
whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of
the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Donne Italo Americane, Ltd., Ltd. upon the occasion of its 20th Anniver-
sary to be celebrated on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at Gargiulo's Restaurant,
Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Chartered by New York State in July of 1990, Donne Italo
Americane, Ltd. was formed with the following purposes in mind: to
involve Italian-American women in community activities by working with
organizations implicated in such activities; to further awareness and
career opportunities available by inviting speakers and holding confer-
ences; to provide a network of support for its members; to promote
cultural and social activities for Italian-American women and their
families by organizing cultural and social events; and
WHEREAS, Donne Italo Americane, Ltd. is a member of the Federation of
Italian American Organizations (FIAO) and has participated in activities
organized by this umbrella organization; and
WHEREAS, Committed to education and children, Donne Italo Americane,
Ltd. has nominated students to receive scholarships from FIAO and has
also granted annual scholarships to one or more local students; and
WHEREAS, In conjunction with FIAO, Donne Italo Americane, Ltd. has set
up a mentoring program where its members work with elementary school
students to help them succeed in both school and life; and
WHEREAS, Donne Italo Americane, Ltd. has sponsored the mobile van from
the Guttman Institute to provide mammograms for women in the community
and has invited speakers on a variety of medical, legal, financial and
community issues; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Donne Italo Americane, Ltd. has organized
cultural excursions to Ellis Island, the Opera and the Metropolitan
Museum of Art; it has also provided Thanksgiving dinners for deserving
families in the area and has given gifts to the children of these fami-
lies for Christmas; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Donne Italo Americane, Ltd. is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeav-
ors on behalf of the organization and the population it serves; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize the Donne Italo Americane, Ltd., for its unwavering commitment
to citizens of Brooklyn, as it provides an uncompromising standard of
excellence in the delivery of superlative community service; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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 Donne Italo Americane, Ltd. upon the occasion of celebrating its
20th Anniversary on June 6, 2010 ; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donne Italo Americane, Ltd.