LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Roy Raineri upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the GRACE Foundation on April 23,
2010

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, Roy Raineri 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 honor Roy Raineri
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
GRACE Foundation at a reception to be held on Friday, April 23, 2010, at
The Excelsior Grand, Staten Island, New York; and
WHEREAS, Roy Raineri was raised in Brooklyn, New York, and is a gradu-
ate of New Utrecht High School; today, he is a resident of Todt Hill,
Staten Island; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary business man, Roy Raineri is the esteemed Presi-
dent of Raineri Jewelers, Inc., a family owned business for 45 years; he
is a graduate Gemologist from Gemological Institute of America; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Roy Raineri 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, Over the years, Roy Raineri has been a dedicated supporter of
the GRACE Foundation as well as various community organizations includ-
ing: Ben-Bays Kiwanis, Juvenile Diabetes, Children of the City and the
Howard Beach Columbus Day Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Roy Raineri has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Linda, their chil-
dren, Nick, Concetta and Caterina, as well as their three grandchildren,
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 Roy Raineri has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Roy Raineri upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the GRACE Foundation on April 23, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roy Raineri.