LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael Cimino upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Biggest Asset Award from the Pine Avenue
Business Association

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, Michael Cimino 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 Michael Cimino
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Biggest Asset
Award from the Pine Avenue Business Association to be celebrated at its
Annual Directors' Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at Antonio's
Restaurant, Banquet and Conference Center, Niagara Falls, New York; and
WHEREAS, The son of Nicholas and Marie Cimino, Michael was one of five
children born and raised on 18th Street, so he is no stranger to the
Pine Avenue area; and
WHEREAS, Michael Cimino, who attended local schools, began working for
Latina in 1993 as a stock clerk; by 2001, he was promoted to manager;
and
WHEREAS, Michael Cimino 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, Presently, Michael Cimino is employed at Tops; dedicated to
his community, he participates in the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Lock-Up to raise funds for this noble cause; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Michael Cimino has served on the Board of Directors
for the past four years taking an active role in the success of the
Italian Festival and is a true advocate for Pine Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Michael Cimino has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jennette, and their
two young children, Antonio and Isabella, 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 Michael Cimino has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michael Cimino upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Biggest Asset Award from the Pine Avenue Business Association;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Cimino.