LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Villa
Roma Resort and Conference Center in Callicoon, New York

WHEREAS, Organizations which serve the economic well-being and interests
of the people of this great Empire State merit the commendation of this
Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 40th Anniversary of the Villa Roma Resort and Conference
Center in Callicoon, New York; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of 40 years of dedicated and inspired owner-
ship by Marty Passante, the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center in
Callicoon, New York, has become the flagship of the Sullivan County
hospitality industry and one of the best resorts in the Catskills; and
WHEREAS, The Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center has grown from a
36-room family-run resort to one that can host more than 750 guests on
its 450 rolling acres; it contains 68 full-ownership condominiums, 140
hotel rooms and 230 two-bedroom timeshare units; it also has an 18-hole
championship golf course, a ski hill, bowling alley, indoor and outdoor
tennis courts and swimming pools, and multiple dining rooms, lounges, a
recreation center and a nightclub; and
WHEREAS, The Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center can host to
perfection weddings, organizational events, proms, family or class reun-
ions, anniversary parties, golf outings and a variety of other events;
and
WHEREAS, The key to the growth and success of the Villa Roma Resort
and Conference Center has been investing millions of dollars back into
improving and modernizing the facility and its amenities; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Villa Roma
Resort and Conference Center in Callicoon, New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when business
organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, 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
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Villa Roma Resort and Conference
Center in Callicoon, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center, 356 Villa Roma
Road, Callicoon, New York 12723.