LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John M. Nuzzi, Sr. upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the
Freeport Chamber of Commerce

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 John
M. Nuzzi, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of
the Citizen of the Year Award by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Chamber's Annual Installa-
tion Dinner Dance, to be held on Friday, April 8, 2011, at the Chateau
Briand, 440 Old Country Road, Carle Place, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in Jamaica, Queens, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. moved at a young
age with his family to East Meadow, New York; he began working with his
uncles delivering fuel oil and coal to homes on Long Island and Queens,
and delivered ice in the New York City theater district; and
WHEREAS, After high school, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. enlisted in the United
States Navy and served as a Boiler Tech Petty Officer aboard the USS
Chicago on West Pac cruises to Guam, Hawaii, Japan and Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, After his discharge from the Navy, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. went to
work for Nassau County as a stationary engineer for high pressure steam
boilers; and
WHEREAS, In 1987, John M. Nuzzi, Sr., along with his partner, founded
Royal Laundry Machinery Services, Inc. in Freeport, New York, which
served the commercial laundry business in the Tri State area; and
WHEREAS, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. has devoted a great deal to the Freeport
community; he has been a coach for the soccer club and Little League, as
well as being active in the Freeport Schools athletic programs; and
WHEREAS, In addition, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. is a member of the Society of
Maria SS Del Buoncammino for the past 38 years; the society honored him
in 2004 for his dedication and service; and
WHEREAS, A Past Exalted Ruler of the New York Elks Lodge Number 1 in
Lynbrook, New York, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. is well-known throughout the
District and State of New York for his untiring dedication to many
community causes, including myriad activities on behalf of our nation's
veterans; and
WHEREAS, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. has been involved and supportive of Long
Island handicap sports; Long Island sled hockey; Kiwanis Clubs; Toys for
Tots; PAL; the Freeport Fire Department, Lions Club and PBA; he has been
a member of the Freeport Salvation Army Advisory Council for 15 years
and served as its Chairman for four years; in 2004, he and his family
were honored as the Salvation Army's Business Persons of the Year; and
WHEREAS, A long time member of the Freeport Chamber of Commerce, in
1997 John M. Nuzzi, Sr. became a member of its Board of Directors; in
2000, he was named its Business Person of the Year and was elected Pres-
ident in 2001; he currently serves as Treasurer of the Chamber; and
WHEREAS, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. and his wife, Pat, have been married for
31 years; together they are the proud parents of two sons, John, Jr. and
Anthony; they have three beloved grandchildren, Gabriella, Nicholas and
Arianna; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, John M. Nuzzi, Sr. has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which John M. Nuzzi, Sr. has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John M. Nuzzi, Sr. upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Freeport Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John M. Nuzzi, Sr.