Senate Resolution No. 4738

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Fred Aliberti upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Albany
Police Athletic League on April 18, 2018

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, Fred Aliberti 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 commend Fred
Aliberti upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
the Albany Police Athletic League, to be celebrated at its 4th Annual
Breakfast of Champions Event "Let's Make It Happen!" on Wednesday, April
18, 2018, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York; and

WHEREAS, This year's keynote speaker is Scott Marr, Head Coach of
No. 1 nationally ranked UAlbany Lacrosse Team; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1988, the Albany Police Athlete League (PAL)
strives to create and cultivate a community bond between the youth and
law enforcement in the City of Albany through a variety of after-school
activities, summer camps, clubs and sports programs; and

WHEREAS, The PAL diligently works to develop strong leaders who
think critically, work hard, and act compassionately; approximately
2,000 young people every year benefit from this exceptional
organization; and

WHEREAS, Fred Aliberti 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, A retired Albany Police Sergeant, Fred Aliberti has worked
with the PAL for many years; he recently held the title of Chairman of
this vital community organization; and

WHEREAS, As a young child growing up in the Bronx, Fred Aliberti
participated in numerous PAL activities; it provided a safe haven, and
encouraged him to be the very best he could be; through PAL's goal of
forming relationships with youth and the local police, he was inspired
to become a law enforcement officer; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Fred Aliberti has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Fred Aliberti 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
commend Fred Aliberti upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Albany Police Athletic League on April 18, 2018; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Fred Aliberti.