LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. upon the occa-
sion of his designation as recipient of The Capital District Union Label
and Service Trades Council's 2011 Union Label Award of Merit

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, Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. 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 honor Oswald C.
Martucci, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The
Capital District Union Label and Service Trades Council's 2011 Union
Label Award of Merit, to be celebrated on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at
Michael's Banquet House, Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born November 23, 1959, one of six children to Louise and
Oswald C. Martucci, Sr., Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. has been a lifelong
resident of Rotterdam, New York, and has dedicated many years of his
life to the fight for union rights; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from Draper High School in Rotterdam, Oswald
C. Martucci, Jr. became employed as a truck driver for Fitzgerald
Brothers, during which time he became a member of Teamsters Local 669;
soon he took on the role of leader and was elected Shop Steward, a
capacity in which he remained from 1986 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, He then became employed as a driver for Crowley Foods, where
he was again elected Shop Steward; that same year, in 1995, he ran and
won the election to be the designated Vice President of Teamsters Local
669; and
WHEREAS, Three years later Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. was elected to the
position of President and Business Agent, Teamsters Local 669; he
continued to work as a full-time truck driver while remaining dedicated
to the fight for workers' rights in his position of President and Busi-
ness Agent; in 2001, he left his position at Crowley Foods to become
full-time at Teamsters Local 669; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. holds the position of
Secretary Treasurer and Principal Executive Officer of Teamster Local
669; and
WHEREAS, Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. has been called upon to contribute
his time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. has served as Chair for the New York
State Michael L. Burns Capital District Labor Parade since 2006, as a
Trustee of Teamsters Joint Council #18, and a Trustee of Upstate New
York Bakery Drivers Industry Pension Fund; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, A man of principle and values, Oswald C. Martucci, Jr.'s
remarkable commitment to the labor movement is unparalleled; be believes
that every human being has the obligation to work hard and should be
acknowledged for their hard work and dedication; his continuous effort
to ensure that all of middle class America prevails should be commended;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Deborah (Fasci-
glione), their four children, Tiffany, Vincent, Amanda (Justin), and
Sarah, and three grandchildren, Emma, Landon, and Collin, 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 that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Oswald C. Martucci, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of The Capital District Union Label and Service Trades Coun-
cil's 2011 Union Label Award of Merit; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Oswald C. Martucci, Jr.