LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony Arciprete upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Presidents Award by the National
Police Defense Foundation on May 5, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplify the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor serve to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Anthony Arciprete upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Presidents Award by the National Police Defense Foundation to be
celebrated at its 2011 Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at
Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Anthony Arciprete has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious award; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Arciprete entered the New York City Department of
Sanitation in 1969, and shortly thereafter, was promoted to Foreman;
alcohol and substance abuse was rampant in the department and, in his
supervisory position, he was often called upon to assist with the grow-
ing problem; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Arciprete enrolled in a counseling course at Long
Island University which he attended for three years; subsequently, he
retired from the Sanitation Department to pursue his new calling; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Arciprete took a position with Elizabeth Bailey Seton
Hospital as its Drug and Alcohol Rehab Specialist; he also volunteered
at Staten Island Hospital where he counseled addicts and lectured on
substance abuse; and
WHEREAS, In September of 1990, Anthony Arciprete became a Drug and
Alcohol Counselor, a position in which he remained for over 18 years,
until being appointed as the authorized DUI Coordinator of Monroe Coun-
ty, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Arciprete started DUI Services of Monroe County in
October, 2009, and in the short time since its inception, it has grown
into an extremely viable company; and
WHEREAS, Since opening his business, Anthony Arciprete has worked
closely with probation departments, criminal justice agencies and the
police departments; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Arciprete has presented seminars to attorneys
specializing in DUI cases and to schools in order to educate teenagers
of the dangers of drinking and driving; he recently instituted a poster
contest for local high school kids in which the winners were presented
with prizes; furthermore, his company is in the process of presenting
the DUI training sessions to the entire Commonwealth via the Internet;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Antho-
ny Arciprete over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Anthony Arciprete upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Presidents Award by the National Police Defense Foundation on
May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Arciprete.