LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kathy Cerasi upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2012 Wantagh Mother of the Year Award by
THE CITIZEN community newspaper

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kathy Cerasi upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2012 Wantagh Mother of the Year Award by THE CITIZEN community newspa-
per; and
WHEREAS, A Spanish teacher at Rockville Centre's South Side Middle
School, Kathy Cerasi of Wantagh, New York, also coaches her four chil-
dren in soccer and basketball; and
WHEREAS, Raised in Oceanside, New York, Kathy Cerasi and her husband,
Adalberto, have resided in Wantagh for the past 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Kathy and Adalberto Cerasi are the proud parents of four
children: sons, Thomas James and Nicholas; and daughters, Kaitlyn and
Juliana; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to Kathy Cerasi as
the 2012 Wantagh Mother of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Kathy Cerasi has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Kathy Cerasi has displayed through-
out her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kathy Cerasi upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2012 Wantagh Mother of the Year Award by THE CITIZEN community news-
paper; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathy Cerasi.