LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Italo Cucci upon the occasion of his
designation as Man of the Year by the Associazone Culturale Italiana Di
New York on March 29, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who foster a
spirit of community and service and, simultaneously, work diligently to
preserve their rich cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Italo Cucci upon the occasion of his designation as Man of the Year by
the Associazone Culturale Italiana Di New York on Sunday, March 29,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Widely recognized as a brilliant TV commentator, Italo Cucci
is the main analyst on the popular sports program "La Grande Giostra dei
Gol" which airs every Sunday on Rai International and is broadcasted
worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Born in Montefeltro in 1939, Italo Cucci began his esteemed
career in journalism in 1958; since that time he has directed such
programs as, "Autosprint," "Master," "II Guerin Sportivo," "Stadio --
Corriere dello Sport" and "Quotidiano Nazionale"; and
WHEREAS, In 1987, Italo Cucci collaborated with director Pupi Avati as
stage director for the film "Ultimo Minuto" starring Ugo Tognazzi; and
WHEREAS, A talented publisher as well, Italo Cucci was responsible for
DRAKE's most successful edition called "Piloti che Gente"; some of his
most recent publications include: UN NEMICO AL GIORNO - STORIA DI IN
GIORNALISTA and STORIA CRITICA DEL GIORNALISMO DA PINDARO A INTERNET;
and
WHEREAS, Italo Cucci is currently one of the lead writers for the
newspaper, CORRIERE DELLO SPORT, and also commentates for the following
TV programs: "TG2," "SPORTSERA 2," and "LA DOMENICA SPORTIVA, LA GRANDE
GIOSTRA DEI GOL"; in addition, he is the General Manager for ITALPRESS
news agency; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his efforts of in-depth magnitude, Italo
Cucci received the Dino Ferrari Award; this most prestigious honor was
presented to him by Dino Ferrari; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice by the Associazone Culturale Italiana Di New
York for the 2009 Man of the Year, Italo Cucci truly embodies the spirit
and the cherished ideals and values of all Italian-Americans of this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Italo Cucci upon the occasion of his designation as Man of the
Year by the Associazone Culturale Italiana Di New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Italo Cucci.