LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Past Grand Knight Anthony Paino
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Archbishop John Hughes Knights of Columbus Council No. 481

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those who exercise leadership in fraternal organizations of
high purpose and worthy accomplishment, and whose endeavors have faith-
fully 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 congratu-
late Past Grand Knight Anthony Paino upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the Archbishop John Hughes Knights of
Columbus Council No. 481 on Saturday, June 12, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Paino served Archbishop John Hughes Council as Grand
Knight from 1997-2003; he has been an exemplary Brother Knight and has
certainly left behind a strong legacy for future Grand Knights to
follow; under his six consecutive years of leadership, the Council cele-
brated its 100th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, In the year 2000, Anthony Paino was instrumental in renaming
the street outside of the Council on the corner of 86th Street and 13th
Avenue with the name "Father McGivney Way" in honor of the Knights of
Columbus Founder, Father Michael J. McGivney; on that same day, a glass
statue was unveiled of the likeness of Father McGivney and the Council
had the pleasure of a visit by Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Paino remains an active member of Archbishop John
Hughes Council; he has been a Trustee in the Council for the past seven
years and he is also a member of the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Individuals of singular distinction in leadership positions
in exemplary organizations like the Archbishop John Hughes Knights of
Columbus Council No. 481 merit the grateful praise of the community and
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Anthony Paino has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Past Grand Knight Anthony Paino upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Archbishop John Hughes
Knights of Columbus Council No. 481; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Paino.