LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of
Anne Compoccia, a dedicated civic leader and devoted member of her
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize those
individuals of preeminent character whose lives exemplified the highest
ideals of humanity and whose lifework and civic endeavor served to
enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Anne Compoccia passed away on February 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Anne Compoccia was born in Little Italy and remained a dedi-
cated member of her community for the duration of her life, serving as a
prominent civic leader in Little Italy and throughout all of Lower
Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, Anne Compoccia served as chair of Manhattan Community Board
One from 1998 to 2000, and in that capacity and others, she fought tire-
lessly for the interests of the Lower Manhattan community as it grew
into a vibrant-mixed use neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, In her tenure as chair of Community Board One, Anne Compoccia
fostered the creation of the Battery Park City ball fields, community
access to Pier 25, establishment of the public library branch on Murray
Street, the creation of P.S./I.S. 89 and the street improvement in
Tribeca known as the "Greening of Greenwich Street"; and
WHEREAS, Anne Compoccia was involved with local organizations such as
Figli di San Gennaro, the Northern Little Italy Neighborhood Associ-
ation, Little Italy Merchants Association, and the Little Italy Chamber
of Commerce, which she served as founder; and
WHEREAS, Anne Compoccia was a resident of Independence Plaza North for
over three decades and was an esteemed member of its community; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her life work, Anne Compoccia was known for
her sharp sense of humor and dynamic character, and she is now missed
not only for her contributions but for her passion and the strong
connections she formed with friends, family and members of the Lower
Manhattan community; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Anne Compoccia leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all she served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to the life and accomplishments of Anne Compoccia, a dedicated
civic leader and devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Anne Compoccia.