LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Don Chiappetta upon the occasion of
his designation as Humanitarian of the Year by the Cooley's Anemia Foun-
dation Suffolk Chapter

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, Dr. Don Chiappetta has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Don Chiap-
petta upon the occasion of his designation as Humanitarian of the Year
by the Cooley's Anemia Foundation Suffolk Chapter, to be celebrated on
Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Grand Havana Room in New York, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Don Chiappetta has been selected for this most auspicious
honor for his humanitarianism and outstanding support on behalf of the
children afflicted with Cooley's anemia, medically known as Thalassemia;
and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from Half Hollow Hills School District, Don
Chiappetta completed his undergraduate studies at Fairfield University;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Don Chiappetta received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree
from Life University; and
WHEREAS, While in high school and college, Dr. Don Chiappetta was a
miler on the track team; in 1990, he received the NCAA Male Athlete of
the Year award from Fairfield University; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Don Chiappetta 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, Dr. Don Chiappetta is a prominent chiropractor with a Health
and Wellness facility in West Babylon, New York; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Dr. Don Chiappetta has supported the cause of
Cooley's anemia in all of its endeavors; and
WHEREAS, A loving and generous person, Dr. Don Chiappetta is involved
with the Long Island Diabetes Association and the Literacy Volunteers of
Suffolk; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Don Chiappetta's mantra can best be summed in the follow-
ing statements: "Treat people the way you would like to be treated"; and
"Make as many people happy as you can each day"; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Don Chiappetta has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Mandy, and their
children, Donny and Michael, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Don Chiappetta has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Dr. Don Chiappetta upon the occasion of his designation as Humani-

tarian of the Year by the Cooley's Anemia Foundation Suffolk Chapter;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Don Chiappetta.