Honor Gino and Lucrezia Perrone

Senate Resolution No. 2834 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Gino and Lucrezia Perrone upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata on June 25, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 individuals who 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 Gino and Lucrezia Perrone upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata, to be celebrated on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at El Caribe, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Gino and Lucrezia Perrone have continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and diligent leadership in their unwavering service to their community and professions and consequently have been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, Born in Mola di Bari, Italy in 1939, Gino Perrone was one of eight children and migrated to the United States in 1958; and WHEREAS, Lucrezia Russo was also born in Mola di Bari, in 1941, as one of four children; she came to the United States in 1960; and WHEREAS, The couple met for the first time in the spring of 1963, on the steps of Sacred Heart and St. Stephen Church in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; one year later, in July of 1964, they were united in marriage; and WHEREAS, Gino and Lucrezia Perrone welcomed their first daughter, Angela, in 1966; five years later, JoAnn made their family complete; and WHEREAS, Lucrezia Perrone is a homemaker who devoted her life to making a loving home for her family; Gino worked at the Williamsburg Savings Bank in Brooklyn for more than 30 years until his retirement; and WHEREAS, Over the years Gino and Lucrezia Perrone happily welcomed their two son-in-laws, Michael and Luis, followed by their four grandchildren Michael Louis, Leanna, Luis John and Ariana; and WHEREAS, Active members of Figli Maria SS. Addolorata, Gino and Lucrezia Perrone will celebrate their 53rd Wedding Anniversary in July of this year; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Gino and Lucrezia Perrone have displayed throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Gino and Lucrezia Perrone, that future generations may know and appreciate their admirable character, their many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which they are held by their peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Gino and Lucrezia Perrone upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata on June 25, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gino and Lucrezia Perrone.