LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. upon the occasion
of receiving the Men of Vision Award from St. John the Baptist Diocesan
High School on June 15, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. upon the occasion of receiving the Men of Vision
Award from St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School at its 2010 Gentle-
men's Dinner to be held at The Riverview in Oakdale, New York, on Tues-
day, June 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both his profession
and community; and
WHEREAS, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr., the founder and president of DiCarlo
Distributors, Inc., started his esteemed career in the food business in
1950 when he would work after school; and
WHEREAS, As a young entrepreneur, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. opened his
first company, a summer business, in Mastic Beach, New York, in 1954;
and
WHEREAS, In April of 1956, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. ventured out once
again and started a second store, which stayed open from April to Octo-
ber of each year until 1960 when the store closed; and
WHEREAS, After various employment experiences, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr.,
along with his brother, founded DiCarlo Distributors, Inc. in 1963;
since its inception, he has had the experience of becoming Secretary
Treasurer, Secretary of a Corporation and then in 1988, President and
CEO of a Corporation; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary businessman, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. has success-
fully transitioned his company from a two-man operation to a company
with over 250 employees that is rated as one of the top 40 Distributors
in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to his customers, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. teaches his
clients to remain profitable; he is also very involved with numerous
trade organizations such as IFDA, NESA, MUG Group and Unipro, which
helps DiCarlo Foods offer its customers a numerous amount of benefits;
and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. 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, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. has been a supportive member of the St.
John the Baptist Diocesan High School for over 25 years; he is the
father of Lisa DiCarlo Yancigay '81, Vinni '85, Michael '87, the
father-in-law of John Yancigay '81, and the grandfather of John Yancigay
'05, Lauren Yancigay '07, and Vincent Yancigay '12 as well as four addi-
tional future graduates; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, As a child, Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. attended P.S. 201 in Brook-
lyn, New York, and graduated from New Utrecht High School; in his spare
time, he enjoys traveling to Florida with his wife of 47 years; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Vincent DiCarlo, Sr. upon the occasion of receiving the Men of
Vision Award from St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School on June 15,
2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vincent DiCarlo, Sr.