LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas F. Granato upon the occasion of
his selection as Aide to the Grand Marshal of the 82nd Annual Huntington
St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 13, 2016

WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time for people of all nationalities and
generations to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of
Irish people throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland, and provides an opportunity
for people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commend Thomas F.
Granato upon the occasion of his selection as Aide to the Grand Marshal
of the 82nd Annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March
13, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH) is a Catholic, Irish
American Fraternal organization founded on May 4, 1836, in New York
City; active across the United States, its mission is to foster and
preserve Irish culture, while standing up for issues affecting the Irish
community; and
WHEREAS, For 82 years, the Huntington Ancient Order of Hibernians St.
Patrick's Day Parade, Long Island's oldest and largest parade, has
remained dedicated to promoting Irish heritage, traditions, family, and
patriotic values; and
WHEREAS, Thomas F. Granato was born to the late Salvatore Joseph and
Theresa Granato on March 22, 1960, in Manhasset, New York; he attended
Manhasset High School where he played soccer and was the Star of the
Manhasset Indians Baseball Team; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Thomas F. Granato earned
his Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Marketing from St. Leo
University; while a student, he held the title of President of his
class, and was a Founding Father of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Flori-
da Lambda, Chartered in 1980; and
WHEREAS, Thomas F. Granato then went on to attend New York University
School of Continuing Education where he obtained Construction Management
OSHA credentials; and
WHEREAS, An avid golfer, Thomas F. Granato serves on the Board of
Directors of the Crab Meadow Men's Club in Northport, New York; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice to serve as Aide to the Grand Marshal at the
2016 Huntington Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Thomas F. Granato truly
embodies the spirit and the cherished ideals and values of Irish-Ameri-
cans of this great State and Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Thomas F. Granato upon the occasion of his selection as Aide to
the Grand Marshal of the 82nd Annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade
on March 13, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas F. Granato.