LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. upon the
occasion of his designation for special honor by The Long Island Build-
ers Institute on May 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by The Long Island Builders Institute on May 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. has given not only of his time and
energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and
consequently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, The owner and President of Jarro Building Industries Corpo-
ration, Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. is currently serving as the Chairman of
the Board of The Long Island Builders Institute, after serving the
organization in numerous roles, including President, Vice President,
Executive Board Member and Chairman of the Remodelers Council; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of Long Island, Ramon F. Accettella, Jr.
believes in giving back to the community he loves so much; he is a
former Trustee of the Village of Babylon and served on both the Planning
and Zoning Boards, as well as the Babylon IDA Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. has also been a member of the
Village of Babylon Fire Department for over 30 years and served as the
Summertime Assistant Chief of the Fair Harbor Fire Department on Fire
Island; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. served as a Board
Member of the New York City/LI chapter of the National Association of
the Remodeling Industry from 1984 to 1989 and the National Association
of the Remodeling Industry from 1987 to 1990; and
WHEREAS, With Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. throughout have been his three
children, Christine, Bradley and Kimberly, as well as his two grand-
daughters, Cora and Lily, all of whom feel privileged to be a 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 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. and to wish
him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ramon F. Accettella, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation
for special honor by The Long Island Builders Institute on May 1, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ramon F. Accettella, Jr.