LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Past Grand Knight Robert P. Graziano
upon the occasion of his designation for special honor by Knights of
Columbus St. Ambrose Council No. 1463 of College Point, New York

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, Robert Graziano 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Past Grand
Knight Robert P. Graziano upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by Knights of Columbus St. Ambrose Council No. 1463 of
College Point, New York, on Saturday, June 25, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic organ-
ization with over 1.7 million members worldwide; it is dedicated to
working for the Catholic Church, community, and fellow man; each year,
the Knights of Columbus contributes several million dollars and well
over 60 million hours of personal service to charitable and benevolent
activities; and
WHEREAS, Robert Graziano has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to the Knights of Columbus and to countless civic and char-
itable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In 2008-2009, Robert Graziano served as Grand Knight of St.
Ambrose Council No. 1463; he was an exemplary leader in organizing many
events for the Council, local parish and the College Point community;
and
WHEREAS, In the 2009-2010 fraternal year, Robert Graziano received the
highest award in the Order, the Star Council; he has chaired and helped
to organize the annual College Point Memorial Day Parade; he is a true
asset to society; and
WHEREAS, Robert Graziano's service as Grand Knight has been character-
ized by his exemplary leadership and has been instrumental in the
continued success of Council No. 1463; he has accomplished many deeds of
charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in keeping with the mission of
the Knights of Columbus and has been a strong advocate of its programs
and of community awareness; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his Knights of Columbus
service, a period of constructive involvement, Past Grand Knight Robert
Graziano has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Robert Graziano has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Past Grand Knight Robert Graziano upon the occasion of his
designation for special honor by Knights of Columbus St. Ambrose Council
No. 1463 of College Point; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Graziano.