Honor Pete Prudente Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1908 BY: Senator KAPLAN COMMENDING Pete Prudente upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Order Sons of Italy in America John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389 on June 19, 2019 WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made significant contributions to the quality of life therein; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Pete Prudente upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Order Sons of Italy in America John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389 to be celebrated at a dinner on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Port Washington Senior Center; and WHEREAS, Born in 1960, Pete Prudente was raised in Port Washington, New York, where he worked at his father's masonry business, and played both football and lacrosse for Paul Schrieber High School; and WHEREAS, After graduating in 1978, Pete Prudente studied equipment operations, repairs, welding and surveying at Western Nebraska Technical College; he then returned to his hometown and expanded his father's business; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his profession, Pete Prudente is a member of the Local Union No. 15 Operating Engineers and the New Jersey-based Weeks Marine, a large marine construction/heavy lift company; and WHEREAS, Pete Prudente, affectionately known as Port Washington Pete, married his wife Allison, and in 2002, they purchased Pratt Dining Hall and made it their home; in this same year, he joined the Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department, Engine & Hose Company 4; currently, he is a participant of the Fireman's Holy Name Society and serves as the Chair of the Department's Annual Picnic Committee; and WHEREAS, In addition to his volunteer work with the Fire Department, Pete Prudente has been involved with numerous local organizations including the Knights of Columbus, North Shore Elks, the John Michael Marino Lodge, Poppy's Special Friends Foundation, Glen Cove Road Panthers, Glen Cove Moose Lodge, Glen Cove Polish Home, the Polish American Museum and the VFW; and WHEREAS, In his late 50s, Pete Prudente took stock of his life and realized how truly fortunate he was to have his health, a loving family and friends, and a good job, so he decided to donate one of his kidneys to an individual who was in desperate need of this lifesaving gift; two days after his 59th Birthday, he did just that; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals 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 commend Pete Prudente upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Order Sons of Italy in America John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389 on June 19, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Pete Prudente.