LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carmela Reinhart upon the occasion of
her designation as Outstanding Italian-American for 2012 by the Paolo
Busti Cultural Foundation

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, Carmela Reinhart has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Carmela Rein-
hart upon the occasion of her designation as Outstanding Italian-Ameri-
can for 2012 by the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation, to celebrated at
its 28th Annual Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Terry
Hills Restaurant, in Batavia, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born to Angelina and Graziano Pellegrino, Carmela Reinhart
grew up in a loving, traditional Italian home with three brothers and
one sister; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Batavian, Carmela Reinhart spent her early years
at St. Anthony's School and Notre Dame High School before graduating
from Genesee Community College and attending the University of Buffalo;
and
WHEREAS, Carmela Reinhart has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, The mother of four, while raising her family, Carmela Rein-
hart was a regular fixture at all of their activities; she volunteered
countless hours to school as a room mother, chaperone, and in any capac-
ity that was needed throughout their youth; and
WHEREAS, During this time, Carmela Reinhart was an active volunteer in
the Batavia community; she is a past member of the St. Jerome Guild
Board of Directors as well as previous vice president and has served for
six years as a board member and past secretary to the UMMC Foundation
Board; and
WHEREAS, Carmela Reinhart is also past chairman and long term commit-
tee member of Encore, and has assisted the GCC Foundation with estab-
lishing and maintaining a signature event in her community; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Carmela Reinhart established the CASA Cocktail
Party, which benefits the Genesee County Court Appointed Special Advo-
cates for Children; and
WHEREAS, Past organizer of the YWCA Tennis Tournament, Carmela Rein-
hart has been involved in numerous golf and tennis benefits; she plays
annually at the Notre Dame High School Golf/Tennis/Bocce Tournament and
serves on the Notre Dame High School Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Carmela Reinhart has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 40 years, Jerry,
and their four children, Jerry Jr., Angelina, Jason and Jennifer, and
their spouses, as well as their 12 grandchildren, all of whom feel priv-
ileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Carmela Reinhart has displayed
throughout her 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carmela Reinhart upon the occasion of her designation as Outstand-
ing Italian-American for 2012 by the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carmela Reinhart.