LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Antonio Figueroa upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of distinguished service to RECAP, Inc.

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Antonio Figueroa upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service to RECAP, Inc., to be celebrated at a Retirement
Party on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Catlin Gardens in Slate Hill, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Antonio Figueroa studied social sciences at The College of
New Rochelle and political science at the University of Puerto Rico; he
also holds certifications in Construction Management, Real Estate and
Property Management, and a certificate in the World of Work Training
from Columbia University; and
WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, Antonio Figueroa rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to RECAP, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, From 1993-1995, Antonio Figueroa served as Deputy Executive
Director where he was given responsibility for the "Home" Program, a
first time homebuyers program for low income families; and
WHEREAS, At one time, Antonio Figueroa was responsible for the devel-
opment and implementation of all facilities, housing, Weatherization and
the Neighborhood Preservation Company Program for RECAP; and
WHEREAS, Since 2000, Tony served RECAP as Director of Planning, Devel-
opment and Corporate Compliance; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Antonio Figueroa served with loyalty, honor
and distinction; he established himself as a leader with his passion and
commitment to improve the quality of life for those in need throughout
his community; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Antonio Figueroa was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with RECAP, Inc., Antonio Figueroa earned
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Antonio Figueroa was awarded the Human Rights
Commission Award and in 2007 received the Silver Bell Award from Orange
County Mental Health Association; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Antonio
Figueroa served eight terms as President of the Orange County Housing
Consortium where he was instrumental in helping the organization accom-
plish unprecedented feats; 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 Antonio Figueroa upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service to RECAP, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Antonio Figueroa.