2011-J3324

Honoring Tony Danza upon the occasion of his designation by HeartShare Human Services of New York

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2011-J3324


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tony Danza upon the occasion of his
designation by HeartShare Human Services of New York as the recipient of
its 2012 Linda Dano Heart Award

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors,
and community service are an example and inspiration to their
colleagues, friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Tony
Danza upon the occasion of his designation by HeartShare Human Services
of New York as the recipient of its 2012 Linda Dano Heart Award; and
WHEREAS, Tony Danza, TV star, producer, singer, author and teacher,
will be honored at the organization's Spring Gala and Auction, to be
held on Thursday, March 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, HeartShare Human Services of New York is a nonprofit human
services agency dedicated to improving the lives of people in need of
special services and support, and to helping individuals develop to
their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1914, HeartShare Human Services of New York
promotes self-sufficiency and responsibility through its programs and
services to more than 25,000 children, adults, families, and the devel-
opmentally disabled throughout New York City annually; each year, at its
Spring Gala and Auction, it proudly recognizes the achievements of those
who exemplify its ideals and help to further its mission; and
WHEREAS, Perhaps best known for starring on some of television's most
beloved and long-running series, including "Taxi" (1978-1983), and
"Who's the Boss" (1984-1992), Tony Danza has also established himself as
a stage and screen star, and is indisputably one of America's most icon-
ic performers; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brooklyn, Tony Danza received a wrestling
scholarship to the University of Dubuque in Iowa, where he earned a
bachelor's degree in history education; discovered at a boxing gymnasium
in New York City, he was ultimately cast in the critically acclaimed
series "Taxi," earning him a place in television history; and
WHEREAS, Eventually Tony Danza explored his love for the stage, and
amongst his many stage credits is his exciting run on Broadway in Mel
Brooks' hit musical "The Producers" playing 'Max Bialystock'
(2006-2007), and his reprise of the role in the Las Vegas production at
Paris Las Vegas (2007); for his theatrical debut in "Wrong Turn at
Lungfish" (1993), he earned an Outer Critic's Circle Award nomination;
and
WHEREAS, Tony Danza will be returning to the stage this year as one of
the stars of a much buzzed about Broadway bound musical adaption of the
1992 hit Castle Rock comedy, "Honeymoon In Vegas"; the show will open in
Toronto this December for a seven week run, before opening on Broadway
in spring of 2013; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Tony Danza and his son, Marc, saw their Father-Son
Cookbook, "Don't Fill Up On the Antipasto", released to great success;
in the book, Tony and Marc present memories of their huge, Italian-Amer-
ican clan along with secret family recipes; and
WHEREAS, Amongst Tony Danza's other television experience is his role
as attorney Joe Celano on the CBS dramatic series "Family Law"
(2000-2002); he also starred in and was the executive producer of the
ABC comedy series "Hudson Street", NBC's "The Tony Danza Show", and also
hosted the 2001 "Miss America Pageant," the 2003 "People's Choice
Awards", and the 2008 season of "The Contender"; and

WHEREAS, Amongst Tony's big screen credits are his roles in Walt
Disney's "Angels in the Outfield" with Danny Glover, "She's Out Of
Control," "The Hollywood Knights" and "A Brooklyn State of Mind"; last
year, he took on his most challenging and rewarding role yet - teaching
10th grade English at Philadelphia's Northeast High School; his amazing
experience working as a real teacher was taped and aired on the A&E
channel in the form of the critically acclaimed seven-part documentary
series, entitled "TEACH"; and
WHEREAS, In August of 2012, Crown Publishing will publish Tony Danza's
book about the experience, entitled I'd Like To Apologize To Every
Teacher I Ever Had: My Year As a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Tony Danza has displayed throughout
his life; he is a true asset to society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tony Danza upon the occasion of his designation by HeartShare
Human Services of New York as the recipient of its 2012 Linda Dano Heart
Award on March 22, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tony Danza.

actions

  • 23 / Feb / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 01 / Mar / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 01 / Mar / 2012
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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