LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John C. Cappello upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by the Orange County Human
Rights Commission on May 28, 2015

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, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John Cappello
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Orange County Human Rights Commission, to be celebrated at its 20th
Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at The Fountains of
Wallkill, Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; he is being honored by the Orange County
Human Rights Commission in recognition of his steadfast dedication to
his community and his work to build better relationships among diverse
people, encouraging them to participate in community life on an equal
basis; and
WHEREAS, John Cappello was born and raised in a working-class
culturally diverse neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York during the
height of the baby boom generation; he earned his bachelor's degree from
the University at Buffalo; and
WHEREAS, Active within the community, John Cappello serves as the
President of the Regional Economic Community Action Program, Inc.
(RECAP), an organization which strives to give individuals assistance
out of poverty; he has been instrumental in the success of numerous
programs in the Hudson Valley on zoning and land use issues focusing on
providing workforce housing; and
WHEREAS, In addition, John Cappello works with the Josephine-Louise
Library in Walden, offering resources to individuals within the communi-
ty to educate them and to enhance their lives; and
WHEREAS, John Cappello has spent his illustrious career in law as a
steadfast and tireless advocate for those in need of affordable housing
in the region; he also serves on the Pattern for Progress Affordable
Housing Committee; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, John Cappello has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which John Cappello has displayed through-
out his life; 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, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor John Cappello upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Orange County Human Rights Commission on May 28,
2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Cappello.