LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Alfonse M. D'Amato upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition on May 26, 2011

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Honorable Alfonse M. D'Amato upon the occasion of his designation
for special recognition by Tomorrow's Hope Foundation to be celebrated
at its Stars for Students Scholarship Gala at the RXR Plaza in Union-
dale, New York, on Thursday, May 26, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The mission of Tomorrow's Hope Foundation is to ensure the
excellence as welt as the continuance of Catholic elementary schools on
Long Island, by increasing awareness and by providing scholarships and
program funding for the needs of students and schools throughout the
Diocese of Rockville Centre; its goal is to give more children the
opportunity to enjoy the advantages of an elementary Catholic school
education; and
WHEREAS, Alfonse M. D'Amato is the Founder and Managing Director of
Park Strategies, LLC, and served in the United States Senate from 1981
to 1999; known for his tenacity and ability to get results, he served
three distinguished terms in the Senate advocating the interests of the
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, The former Senator Alfonse M. D'Amato keeps close relation-
ships with Members of Congress, on both sides of the aisle, and is regu-
larly called upon for his advice and counsel; and
WHEREAS, Alfonse M. D'Amato's transition to the private sector has
made him one of the most sought after public policy and business devel-
opment strategists in the country, providing advice and counsel to a
variety of corporate clients throughout the United States as well as
throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, A noted commentator for Fox News Channel, New York, and
Bloomberg Radio, Alfonse M. D'Amato proudly attributes his success and
values to his own experiences in the Catholic school system; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Katuria, six chil-
dren, and fourteen grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend individ-
uals of outstanding character, who have shown initiative and commitment
toward constantly pursuing higher goals for themselves, and acting as
role models of leadership to be emulated by both peers and young people;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Honorable Alfonse M. D'Amato upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition on May 26, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Alfonse M. D'Amato.