LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those organizations which substantially contribute to
the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commem-
orate the 125th Anniversary of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, to
be celebrated on Monday, June 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is an independent,
private, not-for-profit corporation devoted to fostering trade, tourism,
investments and economic cooperation between Italy and the United
States; and
WHEREAS, The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is a founding member of
the European American Chamber of Commerce for the United States and is
affiliated with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Assocamerestero, the
association of the Italian Chambers of Commerce abroad which represents
more than 70 Chambers all over the world; and
WHEREAS, Through its membership network and the affiliation with Asso-
camerestero, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce provides its members
with the right business contacts and global reach; and
WHEREAS, The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce brings together indi-
vidual entrepreneurs, as well as large corporations, advancing the
interests of its members through contact and interaction with government
agencies, trade associations and international organizations both in the
United States and in Italy; and
WHEREAS, One of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce's important
roles is to provide assistance and training for future generations of
managers and entrepreneurs; this is attained through the Young Executive
Committee's activities and also through the Chamber's Visa Exchange
visitor program; and
WHEREAS, The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce maintains trade commit-
tees in specific business sectors, including specialty food products and
apparel; these committees are the main forum where members from within a
commodity sector, debate matters of common interest, exchange practical
business experiences, and develop common projects; and
WHEREAS, The remarkable success of the Italy-America Chamber of
Commerce is sustained, in large part, by the tireless efforts of its
outstanding Board of Directors; these members include: President, Clau-
dio Bozzo; Executive Vice President, Pablo Catassi; Vice President,
Luigi Rosabianca; Treasurer, Angelo Sabella; and Corporate Secretary,
Carmine Pappagallo; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce
has helped businesses and the community it serves to prosper, always
responding to the needs of its area; and
WHEREAS, A solid cornerstone of the community, the Italy-America Cham-
ber of Commerce will continue to evolve and to improve, always seeking
out new ways of helping its members and community; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges this exceptional organization and its contributions to the local
and State economies, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the
successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Italy-America Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Claudio Bozzo, President, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce.