LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating Good Joes Day, 2009

WHEREAS, Saint Joseph is everyone's Patron Saint and not just the Patron
Saint of those who are fortunate to bear his name; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Legislature is appreciative of the vital
contributions of those good members known as "Joseph"; and
WHEREAS, The Society of Good Joes is celebrating its 51st year in
memory of the late Joseph Addonizio, and its members have banded togeth-
er under a common name in the spirit of camaraderie and good fellowship;
and
WHEREAS, Tradition holds that Saint Joseph is the Patron Saint of the
working person, of all those who labor with the dignity that only true
humility imparts; and
WHEREAS, On Saint Joseph's Day in March, the swallows return to Capis-
trano, heralding the conclusion of a long, cold winter and the advent of
a new spring; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations and
recognize this great day, Thursday, March 19, 2009, in commemoration and
deliberation of all Good Joes in the State of New York, to be celebrated
on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in honor of all the Good Joes of this Empire
State.