LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carl J. Landicino upon the occasion of
his designation as the Federation of Italian-American Organizations'
Distinguished Italian-American of the Year at its 32nd Annual Fund Rais-
ing Gala on March 29, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in their commitment to
their heritage and their community merit the highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Carl J. Landicino upon the occasion of his designation as the
Federation of Italian-American Organizations' Distinguished Italian-Am-
erican of the Year at its 32nd Annual Fund Raising Gala, to be held at
El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn, on Sunday, March 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Each year, at its Annual Gala, the Federation of Italian-Am-
erican Organizations proudly recognizes the achievements of those who
exemplify its ideals and help to further its mission; Carl J. Landicino
truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, A well-respected member of the bar, Carl J. Landicino was
raised in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn; he attended local public
schools and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political
Science from the University of Rochester and, in May 1990, his Juris
Doctor degree from St. John's University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Carl J. Landicino began his legal career as an attorney for
the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development; in
1994, he joined, and subsequently became a partner in, the firm of Geno-
vesi, Berman and Genovesi; and
WHEREAS, Currently a partner in the Borchert, Genovesi, LaSpina and
Landicino, P.C. law firm, where he specializes in all phases of Real
Estate, Commercial Litigation, Business Transactions and Election Law,
Carl J. Landicino is also Second Vice President of the Columbian Lawyers
Association of Brooklyn and a member of the Brooklyn Bar Association and
The Nathan R. Sobel-Kings County American Inn of Court and, in addition,
often lectures on a variety of legal and real estate related topics; and
WHEREAS, With Carl J. Landicino throughout have been his wife, Lucia,
and their three children, Gabriella, Joseph and Marco, all of whom are
proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such accomplishment are brought to our attention, it is appro-
priate to publicly proclaim and commend them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carl J. Landicino upon the occasion of his designation as the
Federation of Italian-American Organizations' Distinguished Italian-Am-
erican of the Year at its 32nd Annual Fund Raising Gala on March 29,
2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carl J. Landicino.