LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Catherine Caracciolo upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Ralph Sansone
Foundation

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Catherine Caracciolo upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Ralph Sansone Foundation; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated at the Foundation's annual scholarship
dinner, to be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Ralph Sansone Foundation (RJS) was formed 23 years ago in
memory of Ralph Sansone who died tragically in a plane crash at an early
age; to honor his life, Mary and Zack Sansone decided to do something
meaningful for the children of their community who might follow the path
of his life as a successful lawyer and labor arbitrator, husband and
father, and community activist; and
WHEREAS, Initially, the RJS Foundation established a scholarship
program at Ralph Sansone's alma mater, Bishop Ford High School; it now
also endows a scholarship program at Brooklyn Law School where Ralph
Sansone received his law degree; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Caracciolo is a board member of the RJS Foundation;
throughout her life, she has defined the role of "behind-the-scenes";
and
WHEREAS, Raised in downtown Brooklyn, New York, Catherine Caracciolo
began her career in business in Manhattan and volunteered for many years
at the Rose Kennedy Institute working with children with intellectual
disabilities; and
WHEREAS, In 1980, with her husband, Joe, Catherine Caracciolo founded
Cara Nurseries, Inc., a grower, distributor, and marketer of plant and
flowering products where she currently serves as Chief Financial Officer
to all entities in New York, Florida, and Canada; and
WHEREAS, For 30 years, Catherine Caracciolo implemented an immigration
support program for the Cara staff; she has provided guidance on obtain-
ing citizenship, visas, and asylum for qualifying employees, submitting
of proper documentation, and working on their behalf with attorneys and
in legal proceedings; and
WHEREAS, Catherine Caracciolo's proudest accomplishment is her
marriage of 43 years, and her children, Joseph, Christopher and Paul;
she has three loving daughters-in-law, and four beloved grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Catherine Caracciolo
has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Catherine Caracciolo has displayed
throughout her life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Catherine Caracciolo upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by the Ralph Sansone Foundation; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Catherine Caracciolo.