LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joseph Pistilli upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Cathedral Club of Brook-
lyn on January 29, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Joseph Pistilli upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn at its 109th Anniversary Dinner
to be held on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at the Grand Ballroom of the
New York Hilton; and
WHEREAS, As the Chief Executive Officer of the Pistilli Realty Group,
which he founded in 1975, Joseph Pistilli is actively involved in the
development, ownership and management of approximately 40 residential
and commercial real estate properties in the New York metropolitan area;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Joseph Pistilli is the co-founder of Pistilli
Construction and Development; in 1998, the company was awarded First
Prize for Excellence by the Queens Chamber of Commerce for their office
building in Astoria, New York, which now serves as the group's headquar-
ters; currently, the company is working on the construction and rehabil-
itation of the Eagle Electric Manufacturing Plant and Steinway Piano Co.
properties also located in Astoria; and
WHEREAS, After starting his career in banking at Marathon National
Bank of New York, Joseph Pistilli opened and charted First Central
Savings Bank, in 1999, in Whitestone, New York, where he serves as Pres-
ident, CEO and Chairman of the Board; under his esteemed tenure the bank
has expanded to seven branches; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Joseph Pistilli 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, Joseph Pistilli is actively involved with numerous community
organizations including: the Queens Chamber of Commerce, the Queens
Public Library Foundation, the Queens Builders and Contractors Associ-
ation, and the President's Circle of New York Hospital of Queens; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Joseph Pistilli recently served as Co-Chairman
and Master of Ceremonies for the SHAREing and CAREing Organization and
Kiwanis Club in Queens County; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Joseph Pistilli has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Joseph Pistilli 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 recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joseph Pistilli upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Pistilli.