Senate Resolution No. 5129

BY: Senator MARCELLINO

COMMENDING Past Grand Knight Angelo Floccari upon
the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Knights of Columbus, James Norton
Council, No. 1828 of Glen Cove, New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those individuals who exercise leadership in fraternal
organizations 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 Angelo Floccari upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Knights of Columbus, James
Norton Council, No. 1828 of Glen Cove, New York, to be celebrated with a
dinner held in his honor on Saturday, June 2, 2018; 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, Angelo Floccari 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, Angelo Floccari's service as Grand Knight has been
characterized by his exemplary leadership and has been instrumental in
the continued success of James Norton Council, No. 1828; 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, Truly an inspiration, Angelo Floccari, who served as Grand
Knight from 2015-2017, has raised the standard for other members to
follow in the future as a Grand Knight for the James Norton Council, No.
1828; 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 Angelo Floccari upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Knights of Columbus, James
Norton Council, No. 1828 of Glen Cove, New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Past Grand Knight Angelo Floccari.