Honor Joseph Forlini Award

Senate Resolution No. 4407 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Joseph Forlini upon the occasion of his designation as Businessman of the Year by the National Police Defense Foundation on May 2, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joseph Forlini upon the occasion of his designation as Businessman of the Year by the National Police Defense Foundation, to be celebrated at its Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Russo's on the Bay, Howard Beach, New York; and WHEREAS, Joseph Forlini is being honored with this auspicious award in recognition of his lifelong accomplishments as a successful businessman and fervent support and service to the law enforcement community; and WHEREAS, Joseph Forlini, co-owner of Forlini's Restaurant, has been serving the law enforcement community for more than 50 years; and WHEREAS, Opening the restaurant located in New York City's Little Italy on Baxter Street in 1943, Joseph Forlini's grandfather established a close and permanent relationship between Forlini's Restaurant and the 5th Precinct of the City of New York Police Department; and WHEREAS, A resident of West Nyack, New York, Joseph Forlini admires and deeply appreciates the dedication, service, and respect that all law enforcement agencies continue to display towards the Forlini family and Forlini's Restaurant; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unremitting commitment to the local law enforcement community, Forlini's Restaurant hosts dinners and meetings for the National Police Defense Foundation, Society of Professional Investigators, and the Lieutenants Benevolent Association, among others; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Joseph Forlini, Forlini's Restaurant has been a special home for all law enforcement agencies; while the surrounding area continues to change, this extraordinary establishment remains a permanent fixture among law enforcement agencies and a true staple of the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, television shows, such as "Law & Order: SVU" and "Blue Bloods" have used Forlini's Restaurant as a background for numerous scenes involving law enforcement; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife and their four children, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Joseph Forlini has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and businesses of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Joseph Forlini upon the occasion of his designation as Businessman of the Year by the National Police Defense Foundation on May 2, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joseph Forlini.