LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael Landi upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Exemplary Leadership in Public Service
Award by Reaching-Out Community Services on April 28, 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
Michael Landi upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Exemplary Leadership in Public Service Award by Reaching-Out Community
Services to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner and Gala at Rex Manor in
Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, April 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Michael Landi has continually
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 prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of New York City, Michael Landi was born
and raised in the Corona section of Queens and now resides in White-
stone; and
WHEREAS, Michael Landi was a MTA-New York City Transit (MTA-NYCT)
Employee for 41 years; starting as a Maintainers Helper in 1965, he
progressed through the ranks to Superintendent, the position in which he
held until his retirement in July of 2006; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure at New York City Transit, Michael Landi
served in numerous capacities, from engineering to managing the daily
maintenance functions of the IRT No. 3 Subway Line, the Grand Central
Shuttle, and the IRT No. 6 Subway Line; he was involved with sending the
Red Bird cars to scrap, while placing the New High Tech trains into
passenger service; and
WHEREAS, For the past 14 years, Michael Landi has been President of
the Transit Managerial Benevolent Association, a not for profit organ-
ization dedicated to preserving the rights of its members within
MTA-NYCT, MTA Bus, Long Island Bus and the Staten Island Rapid Transit;
and
WHEREAS, As President, Michael Landi serves as Vice Chair to the New
York Municipal Credit Union's Nominating Committee which recommends its
members to serve on its Board of Directors or Supervisory Board; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, he has received many awards and accolades
including The Christopher Columbus Award, from the Italian Charities of
America; The Italian American Man of the Year Award, from The Colombia
Association-MTA-NYCT, where he serves as Executive Assistant to the
President; the Volunteer Public Service Award from the New York Chapter
of the March of Dimes, where he serves on the Transportation and
Construction Industries fund raising luncheon committee; and the
Outstanding Organization Award from the American Society for Public
Administration; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Michael Landi is acknowledged as a contributor
in the book THE CITY BENEATH US-THE BUILDING OF THE NEW YORK CITY
SUBWAY; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 46 years and child-
hood sweetheart, Elaine, and his two wonderful daughters, Nicole and
Christine, and four loving grandchildren, Christopher, Sabrina, Nicholas
and Matthew, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Micha-
el Landi 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 Michael Landi upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Exemplary Leadership in Public Service Award by Reaching-Out Commu-
nity Services on April 28, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Landi.