LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Vincent Nativo for his outstanding
dedication and service as President of the Verrazano Rotary Club of
Brooklyn

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Vincent Nativo for his outstanding dedication and service as President
of the Verrazano Rotary Club of Brooklyn, to be celebrated on Wednesday,
June 27, 2012; and
WHEREAS, On this special day, Vincent Nativo will be hosting his last
meeting as President, a position he has held since 2011; and
WHEREAS, Vincent Nativo is one of five children born to Giuseppe and
Lucia, in a small town in Sicily, in the providence of Catania, where he
lived until the age of 13; and
WHEREAS, He came to the United States in 1966, and quickly mastered
the English language during summer school at Erasmus High School; his
fluency in English enabled him to attend and graduate from Lafayette
High School; and
WHEREAS, Pursuing his great interest in the construction industry,
Vincent Nativo enrolled at the Institute of Design and Construction
focusing on construction estimating; he then went on to work for his
brother's construction company, Nativo General Contracting, which was
one of the first construction companies to build group homes for the
residents from the Willowbrook State Facility in Staten Island back in
1975; and
WHEREAS, Today, Vincent Nativo is an owner in the company, along with
his nephew, Vinny, specializing in projects that significantly enhance
the lives of individuals with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Vincent Nativo 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, For over 20 years, Vincent Nativo has been the Secretary of
the Licodiesi Brotherhood Society, whose members are all from the same
home town in Sicily; he is also an active member of the Verrazano Rotary
Club of Brooklyn, the Cathedral Club of Brooklyn and Community Board 11
in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Vincent Nativo has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Stephanie, and their
five children, Luciana, Viviana, Cassandra, Stephen and Joseph, 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 Vincent Nativo has displayed
throughout his life; 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 Vincent Nativo for his outstanding dedication and service as
President of the Verrazano Rotary Club of Brooklyn; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Vincent Nativo.