LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joseph Aiello upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by Kiwanis International Inc., on
September 22, 2013

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, Joseph Aiello 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 commend Joseph Aiel-
lo upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
Kiwanis International Inc.; he will be honored at its annual President's
Dinner on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Roma View Catering, Howard
Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Aiello joined the Kiwanis family in 1995; he chaired
many fundraising events in the community, including Kid's Day and the
Halloween Parade, where he demonstrated not only his passion for helping
others, but also his leadership abilities; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Aiello was elected president of the Kiwanis Club of
Glendale, New York in 2009; from 2010-2011, he served as president of
the Kiwanis Queens West Foundation, as well as lieutenant governor of
the Queens West Division, for which he earned Super Distinguished Lieu-
tenant Governor status for outstanding service to the district, and the
International President Award; and
WHEREAS, During his luminous term as lieutenant governor, the Queens
West Division of Kiwanis saw growth, adding a new 1,2,3 Club, two Build-
ers Clubs, two Key Clubs and two Aktion Clubs; the division also experi-
enced new member growth and had 13 of its 15 clubs earn the Distin-
guished designation; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Aiello is employed as Director of Patient Accounts at
the New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Aiello 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, Active in his community, he is on the Board of Directors of
the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, serves as financial director of the
Notre Dame Catholic Academy, works with the Catholic Youth organization
as an official for athletic departments in several Queens Catholic
schools, and is a member of the choir at St. Pancras Roman Catholic
Church; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Joseph Aiello has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Carol, and their
children, Frank and Samantha, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Joseph Aiello has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joseph Aiello upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Kiwanis International Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Aiello.