LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bart Dentino upon the occasion of his
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, Bart Dentino has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bart Dentino
upon the occasion of his designation as Outstanding Italian-American 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, Bart Dentino 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, Bart Dentino has been a professional songwriter, performer
and teaching artist for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, He has received numerous awards for his individual and
combined efforts with musical partner Kevin Huber, including the Ameri-
can Library Association's Notable Children's Recording for their
original children's album, "I Wish I Was a Dinosaur"; and
WHEREAS, Bart Dentino was selected as guest soloist for the Rochester
Philharmonic Orchestra's "Orkidstra" concert; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bart Dentino co-wrote, produced and hosted the
weekly radio program "Bart & Kevin's Radio World"; and
WHEREAS, As an offshoot of this program, Bart Dentino was commissioned
by the NYS Department of Labor and the University of Buffalo to write
and perform a series of nine, 15-minute radio shows for elementary
students, encouraging them to explore the life sciences; and
WHEREAS, Today, Bart Dentino's "The Sci Guys" is used regularly in
schools throughout Western New York as part of the "ISci Western New
York" educational series; and
WHEREAS, As a teaching artist, Bart Dentino has regularly taken part
in Artist in Residency school programs throughout New York State where
he is hired to design creative teaching strategies for teachers to use
in addressing problem academic areas; and
WHEREAS, Bart Dentino was also featured on the popular educational PBS
television show "Homework Hotline" and was also showcased as "innovator
in children's music" on the PBS Video Magazine "Out on a Whim"; and
WHEREAS, Selected as a Friend of Education by the Delta Kappa Gamma
Honor Society of teachers, Bart Dentino was recognized for his high
standards and excellence in education; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bart Dentino was twice selected Best Performer
and Best Vocalist of the Year by FREETIME MAGAZINE and the New York
State Jaycees named him Outstanding New Yorker in the Performing Arts;
and
WHEREAS, Most recently, Bart Dentino has founded a non-profit corpo-
ration called We R 3C, Inc.; We R 3CTM is a process based program that
teaches young people and families how to create and utilize personal
relationships as a foundation for demonstrating respect and avoiding
bullying behavior; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Bart Dentino has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Bart Dentino has displayed through-
out 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bart Dentino upon the occasion of his designation as Outstanding
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 Bart Dentino.