Honor John DeLosa for Service

Senate Resolution No. 4939 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING John DeLosa upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award on May 1, 2018 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 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 proud to honor John DeLosa upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award to be celebrated at the Annual Bishop DiMarzio's Dinner on Scouting on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn, John DeLosa attended Saint Paul's Elementary School, Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School and Manhattan College; he holds a Federal Communications Electronics License, along with certificates in fire suppression, occupational safety and ASHE Heath Care Construction; and WHEREAS, Since 1984, John DeLosa has worked as a construction executive; currently, he holds the title of Chief of Field Operations and co-owner of Long & DeLosa Construction Group, Ltd.; and WHEREAS, John DeLosa has been called upon to contribute both his time and talents to countless civic endeavors and has given of himself unselfishly by helping to raise funds for American Legion Baseball, Heart Share Human Services, St. Jude's Children's Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, F.I.A.O. and Maimonides Medical Center; and WHEREAS, This generous man is the Secretary and past President of the Bensonhurst Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club; he also held leadership positions with both the Bay Ridge Development Corporation and the Brooklyn Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, A true philanthropist, John DeLosa and his partner, Brian Long, founded the Annual Celebration of Lights, now in its 24th year of raising funds for education in Brooklyn; co-sponsored by Maimonides Center, this Christmas Tree and Nativity Lighting Event started at the Visitation Monastery and has grown to 38 Parishes throughout Brooklyn; John also serves on its Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, An avid hockey fan, John DeLosa began coaching youth ice hockey in 1995; today, he is a USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Coach; in the past, he served as Vice President of the Greater New York Ice Hockey League and Tournament Director of the Long Island Ice Hockey Association; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 34 years, Evelyn, their two sons, Michael (Nicole) and Joseph (Danielle), and their two granddaughters, Velouria and Valencia, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, John DeLosa's dedication to his community and to Scouting has had a lasting impact on the borough of Brooklyn; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which John DeLosa has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments come to our attention, they should be 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 John DeLosa upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Bishop's Good Scout Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to John DeLosa.