LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Michael Giasullo upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the Federation of Itali-
an-American Organizations of Brooklyn, Ltd.

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Michael Giasullo upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn,
Ltd., to be celebrated at its 37th Anniversary Gala on Sunday, March 30,
2014; and
WHEREAS, The Federation of Italian-American Organizations of Brooklyn
(the Federation) is a community-based service organization that provides
social assistance, education and recreational programming, and cultural
activities aimed towards enhancing the lives of individuals and fami-
lies, with a focus on those most in need: immigrants, seniors, and
youth; and
WHEREAS, For his outstanding leadership and service to the community,
Dr. Michael Giasullo, of Brooklyn, New York, has been selected to
receive the Federation's Distinguished Italian-American Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Giasullo is a board-certified urologist, with an
impressive career spanning more than 30 years; he earned his medical
degree from the University of Health Science at The Chicago Medical
School and, after completing his general surgery and urology residency
at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, joined a prominent Brooklyn urology
practice in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Giasullo and a partner effectively restructured
the Lutheran Medical Center urology clinic in 1999, and he has served as
Chief of Urology at the hospital since 2001; he is presently involved in
a collaboration with another institution to start a urologic residency
program at Lutheran Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Giasullo is passionate about teaching the next
generation of physicians in his field; he is a clinical associate
professor of urology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, has been involved
with teaching the residents at both SUNY Downstate and Maimonides
Medical Center and, as President of the Bay Ridge Medical Society, is
working with Lutheran Medical Center to prepare a symposium to prepare
young doctors for the rapidly evolving challenges of practicing medicine
in the new millennium; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael Giasullo also devotes his time to the Association
of Concerned Medical Professionals, a nonprofit organization devoted to
caring for underprivileged patients who cannot afford medical insurance
but do not meet the requirements for government programs; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 32 years, Maria
Palangio Giasullo, and their sons, Nicholas and Michael Jr., all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Michael Giasullo upon the occasion of his designation for

special recognition by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations
of Brooklyn, Ltd.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Michael Giasullo.