LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James Generoso for receiving the Govern-
ment Award from the Willa Davis Women's Club

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
James Generoso for receiving the Government Award from the Willa Davis
Women's Club at its 103rd Celebration Luncheon on Saturday, May 19,
2012; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the City of New Rochelle, James Gene-
roso has been a member of the City Court staff since 1972; he has served
as Assistant to the Clerk and Deputy Marshal until his appointment as
Chief Court Clerk in 1979; and
WHEREAS, James Generoso takes great pride in his nearly 40 years of
public service and the efficient, courteous and expeditious manner in
which the New Rochelle City Court has operated over that period; he
graduated the Iona Preparatory School as a member of the National Honor
Society, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of
the Holy Cross; and
WHEREAS, James Generoso has served numerous organizations including
more than 30 years of active membership in the Calabria Society, the
board of Directors of the New Rochelle Boys and Girls Clubs, and member,
Board of Trustees of the Leukemia Foundation, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Since 1981, James Generoso has served as a Member of the
board of Directors of the New York State City and District Court Clerks
Association and was elected President by his peers in 1987; he has also
served as a Delegate to the Judicial Nominating Convention; and
WHEREAS, Recognized by numerous organizations including the New
Rochelle Bar Association for dedicated service to the legal community,
James Generoso received the Distinguished Citizen award from the New
Rochelle Lions Club, the Man of the Year Award and the Annual Civic Day
Award from the New Rochelle Boys and Girls Clubs, and a Special Appreci-
ation award for his major role with the New Rochelle Youth Court, to
name a few; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his parents, Jean and Sal, and
his daughter, Lindsay, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor James Generoso for receiving the Business Award from the Willa
Davis Women's Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Generoso.