LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the Cure Fighter Award by
Pietrosfight.org

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Cure Fighter Award by Pietrosfight.org to be celebrated
at its Fight Night! Round III Pietro vs. DMD on Thursday, March 12,
2015, at the El Caribe Country Club, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Pietrosfight.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
raising awareness and funds to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular
Dystrophy (DMD), one of the most common and lethal childhood genetic
disorders in the world; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization was founded by Manni and Dayna Scarso
in 2012, after they learned their 3-year-old son, Pietro, was diagnosed
with DMD; Pietrosfight.org continues to promote funding for research
which will cure this deadly disease; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello brings hundreds of people togeth-
er each week at St. Bernard's Parish, and is an extraordinary organizer
of festivals, holiday extravaganzas, youth events, and spiritual ceremo-
nies for people of all ages; in addition, he is known for his many
fundraising activities for church members over the years; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Baruch College and the Culinary Institute of
America, prior to entering seminary this remarkable man has shared his
love of food with the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello has been an active contributor to
Pietrosfight.org, and has been a constant presence at community events,
leading the attendees in prayer; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those men and women of religious commitment
who accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom
of human understanding; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello upon the occasion of their designation
as recipients of the Cure Fighter Award by Pietrosfight.org; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello.