LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Paul Capoziello upon the occasion of
his designation as Businessperson of the Year by the Covert Avenue Cham-
ber of Commerce, on October 18, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals who substantially contribute to the
economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Paul Capoziello upon the occasion of his designation as Businessperson
of the Year by the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce; he was honored at
a breakfast on Friday, October 18, 2013, at the Crest Hollow Country
Club in Woodbury, New York, sponsored by the Nassau Council of Chambers
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Paul Capoziello is a chef with a lengthy resume; he has been
working in the restaurant business for more than 22 years; and
WHEREAS, Paul Capoziello and his wife are the proud owners of Capo
Ristorante in Floral Park; he designed and built his restaurant to
provide a comfortable warm environment that serves good food; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce,
Paul Capoziello has played an instrumental role in organizing the Annual
Covert Avenue Street Fair; in addition, after Hurricane Sandy, he organ-
ized a food drive and delivered badly needed supplies to victims of the
storm in Island Park; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ingrid, and children,
William and Ava, 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 when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Paul Capoziello upon the occasion of his designation as Busines-
sperson of the Year by the Covert Avenue Chamber of Commerce; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Capoziello.