LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Past Grand Knight Joe Esposito upon
the occasion of his designation for special honor by the Knights of
Columbus, Our Lady of the Island No. 6911

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals who exercise leadership in fraternal organ-
izations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment, and whose endeavors
have faithfully served the welfare of the citizens of the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Past Grand Knight Joe Esposito upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Island No.
6911, to be celebrated at a Testimonial Dinner on Sunday, April 10,
2016, at The Sterling, Bethpage, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Knights of Columbus supports four ideals: Charity, Unity,
Fraternity and Patriotism, and is an outstanding charitable fraternal
organization in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Organizations like the Knights of Columbus are needed to help
support the community and the church; it has been a strong pillar of
fraternalism and Christian values in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Joe Esposito has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to the Knights of Columbus and to countless other civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Joe Esposito's service as Grand Knight has been characterized
by his exemplary leadership and has been instrumental in the continued
success of Our Lady of the Island No. 6911; he has accomplished many
deeds of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in keeping with the
mission of the Knights of Columbus and has been a strong advocate of its
programs and of community awareness; 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
commend Past Grand Knight Joe Esposito upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special honor by the Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the
Island No. 6911; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Past Grand Knight Joe Esposito.