LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Peter J. Striano upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of the Sullivan Corporate Ministry
Award at the 2010 Bishop's Humanitarian Award Dinner on June 23, 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 commend
Peter J. Striano upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of the Sullivan Corporate Ministry Award at the 2010 Bishop's Humanita-
rian Award Dinner held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at Pier Sixty, New
York City, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Peter J. Striano has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and
diligent leadership throughout his lifelong dedication to the Catholic
Charities Brooklyn and Queens; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Peter J. Striano is Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Unity International Group, a company specializing
in electrical construction, systems maintenance, structured cabling and
IT consulting services for Fortune 500 companies for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Peter J. Striano's response to the rapidly changing needs of
the electrical and data communications marketplace has resulted in the
company's growth from a local operation to one of international reach,
with some 1200 employees globally operating from regional headquarters
in New York, New Jersey, Florida and the United Kingdom; additionally,
his recognition for the need of protective measures against terroristic
attacks for the private sector has led to Unity's expansion into coun-
ter-terrorism solutions; and
WHEREAS, Peter J. Striano holds Doctorates from St. John's University
and St. Francis College (honorary); a native New Yorker, he has made
community revitalization efforts and charitable foundations an important
priority in his life: he served two terms as President of the Tiro-A-
Segno Club and its Foundation, which provides inner-city children with
educational and job-related resources; he serves on the Boards of Ozanam
Geriatric Foundation, the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF),
the Boys and Girls Town of Italy, and Catholic Charities Brooklyn and
Queens; he is also a Trustee of North Shore University Hospital and a
member of The Legatus Organization; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Peter J.
Striano has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades includ-
ing: The International Humanitarian Award (Boys' Town of Italy, 1990);
the Catholic Charities Bishop's Humanitarian Award (1993); the Distin-
guished Service Award (St. Francis College, 1993); Man of the Year (St.
Francis College & Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, 1998); and most important-
ly, the Holy Father Pope John Paul II has bestowed upon him the honor of
Knight of St. Gregory; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Peter J. Striano has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Caroline, and their
three daughters, Marisa, Christine and Alissa, and their six grandchil-
dren, Jessica, Peter, Brian, Steven, Caroline and Luke, 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 Peter J. Striano has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when a person
of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our attention, it
is appropriate to publicly and jubilantly proclaim and commend that
individual for the edification of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Peter J. Striano upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of the Sullivan Corporate Ministry Award at the 2010 Bishop's
Humanitarian Award Dinner; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter J. Striano.