LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Craig A. Eaton, Esq. upon the occasion
of being honored by the Rotary Club of Verrazano at its 34th Annual
Dinner Dance on April 27, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities of New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those who distin-
guish themselves in their profession and in service to their community;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Craig A. Eaton, Esq. upon the occasion of being honored by the Rotary
Club of Verrazano at its 34th Annual Dinner Dance, to be held at
Gargiulo's Restaurant in Brooklyn on Friday, April 27, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International is dedicated to the development of
fellowship and understanding among business and professional leaders,
the promotion of community-betterment endeavors and of high standards in
business and professional practices, and the advancement of interna-
tional understanding, goodwill and peace; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Annual Dinner Dance the Rotary Club of
Verrazano proudly honors individuals who exemplify those principles;
Craig A. Eaton truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Craig A. Eaton was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and
currently resides in Bay Ridge with his wife Susan and their three chil-
dren, Christopher, Danielle, and Vincent; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Xavier High School; New York University School
of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate
Finance; and New York Law School, from which he earned his Juris Doctor
degree; and
WHEREAS, After law school, Craig Eaton worked at the Manhattan law
firms of Cooper Cohen Singer Ecker & Shainswit and Wilson, Elser,
Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker prior to forming his own law firm 19 years
ago, which has now merged into Eaton & Torrenzano, LLP, a general prac-
tice law firm with offices in New York and New Jersey where he special-
izes in Corporate, Real Estate and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law
and commercial and residential Real Estate Transactions; and
WHEREAS, From his early years Craig Eaton has devoted a substantial
amount of time working with the youth of his community, beginning with
his days as a CYO Baseball and Basketball Coach at St. Mark's Parish in
Brooklyn; after marrying and moving to Bay Ridge, he continued his
welcome and valued service coaching in St. Anselm's Soccer, Baseball and
Basketball Programs, working his way up to the Presidency of St.
Anselm's Youth Activities Program, where he ably served as President for
three years, 2000-2003; during this time, he also oversaw St. Anselm's
Scouting Program comprised of Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Girl Scout and Eagle
Scout programs; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton is a valued and involved member of numerous
community, political and professional organizations; a former Chairman
of Community Board Ten in Brooklyn, having served in that capacity from
2003-2006 as well as, previously, its Zoning Chairman, he devoted many
hours of his time working on issues relating to zoning, police and
public safety, sanitation, education, seniors, health and welfare, and
youth; and
WHEREAS, Among other affiliations, Craig Eaton is currently the Chair-
man of the Board of the Heartshare Autism School, the first school of
its kind in Brooklyn, and is a member of the Boards of Heartshare Human

Services, the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, the Fort Hamilton Citizens
Action Committee, and Dayton Village; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton is, in addition, the founder and President of
both the Xavier Bar Association and the MHE Research Foundation, a Past
President of the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn, and a Knight of the Holy
Sepulchre; and
WHEREAS, Craig Eaton has, fittingly, been honored many times for his
service to his community and on behalf of many worthy causes; among the
many awards he has received are the American Legion Kings County Youth
Recreational Program's 2005 Victor V. Allegretti Memorial Man of the
Year Award; the Advocates for Services for the Blind and Multihand-
icapped's 2005 Community Treasure Award; the Guild for Exceptional Chil-
dren's 2005 Community Leadership Award; the Boy Scouts of America Brook-
lyn Council's 2006 Community Service Award; the St. Rosalie-Regina Pacis
Neighborhood Improvement Association's 2006 Community Leadership Award;
and Heartshare Human Services' 2007 Monsignor Thomas G. Hagerty Humani-
tarian Award; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, in May 2007, Craig Eaton was inducted into the
Fontbonne Hall Academy Hall of Fame at its Fleur de Lys Dinner; in 2008,
he was honored by St. Anselm's Roman Catholic Church at its Annual
Parish Dinner; in 2009, he was honored by the Boys Scouts of America at
its Lawyer's Toast at Brooklyn Borough Hall; and, on February 13, 2010,
he was presented with the St. Mark Parish Community Service Award at its
Stewardship Recognition Dinner, which, as a graduate of St. Mark's
School, was especially meaningful to him; and
WHEREAS, He has also received many Citations and Proclamations from
the United States Congress, the New York State Legislature, and the New
York City Council; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Craig A. Eaton upon the occasion of being honored by the Rotary
Club of Verrazano at its 34th Annual Dinner Dance on April 27, 2012; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Craig A. Eaton, Esq.