Bill Text: NY K00070 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring Vic Martucci upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-04 - adopted [K00070 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00070-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 70 BY: M. of A. Norris HONORING Vic Martucci upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce on March 7, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great 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 Vic Martucci upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2019 Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its 47th Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Samuel's Grande Manor in Clarence, New York; and WHEREAS, Vic Martucci is receiving this prestigious award for his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his beloved community of Clarence; and WHEREAS, Vic Martucci began his distinguished 36-year career in both private business and government service as an intern for Buffalo District Office of Congressman Jack Kemp; in 1984, at the age of 24, he was hired by the Director of Field Operations for Reagan/Bush New York to coordinate grassroots programs for New York State's 62 counties; and WHEREAS, One year later, Vic Martucci became the Senior Executive Assistant to then Erie County Executive Edward J. Rutkowski, serving as a liaison to the New York State Association of Counties and its Medicaid Reform Task Force; later, he worked for Senators Walter J. Floss and his successor, John B. Sheffer; and WHEREAS, Vic Martucci joined a local advertising and public relations firm in 1989; throughout his tenure, he worked with a diverse mix of clients, handling a variety of services including writing press releases and editorial pieces, scheduling and managing news conferences, writing and designing brochures, writing and producing radio and television commercials, writing campaign plans and campaign finance plans and advising clients on strategic planning; and WHEREAS, From 1995-2009, Vic Martucci held the title of Vice President of The Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation, Upstate New York's largest homebuilder; in this capacity, he developed strong, enduring bipartisan relationships with elected officials at every level of government; and WHEREAS, In addition, Vic Martucci developed an expertise in zoning and planning laws and regulations, as well as New York State's complex SEQR requirements; he successfully managed the development of condominium projects in Boston, Massachusetts, and most recently, Hillsboro Beach, Florida; he also played an important role in writing and managing the company's annual business plan and long-term strategic plan; and WHEREAS, In 1999, Vic Martucci was appointed by former Governor George Pataki to serve on the Peace Bridge Authority, a bi-national public authority responsible for operating and maintaining one of the United States busiest border crossings; two years later, he served as Vice Chairman of the Peace Bridge Authority, and was later elected Chairman; and WHEREAS, For his exceptional contributions to his profession, Vic Martucci was named to Business First of Buffalo's "40 under 40" list; and WHEREAS, Vic Martucci is also an important and cherished member of his community; for 14 years he volunteered his time and energy as a little league coach for softball, baseball, and football; in 2006, he was elected President of the Town of Clarence Baseball Association (TCBA), which has over 1,000 youth participants; during his time on the TCBA Board of Directors, he led the successful effort to create new baseball, softball and soccer fields at Memorial Park, as well as the construction of a year-round, indoor practice facility for Clarence baseball and softball; and WHEREAS, In 2015, Vic Martucci was inducted into the Clarence Baseball Association Hall of Fame, and was the recipient of the 2016 Jack Yanno Service to Baseball Award; and WHEREAS, This remarkable man also served as President of the Clarence High School Football Boosters from 2011-2012, and helped found the Clarence Schools Enrichment Foundation, which has raised funds and provided support over a number of years for sports and arts activities that could no longer be supported by the school district; under his luminous leadership, the Foundation has awarded significant funds in grants to teachers, coaches and club advisors through a competitive process, and is a model being replicated by public school districts across New York State; and WHEREAS, From December of 2013 through December of 2014, Vic Martucci served as Chair of the Clarence Central School District's Citizen's Advisory Task Force on Facilities, which recommended and helped pass two capital bond referenda which funded the construction of the new state-of-the-art athletic complex at the high school, as well as much needed capital repairs and technology upgrades for the district's several school buildings; and WHEREAS, Vic Martucci was a member of the Boards of Directors for Anorexia Bulimia Buffalo, the Ken-Ton Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Tonawanda Zoning Board of Appeals, and is a faithful parishioner at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, where he was the Chair of the Parish Council for two years; currently, he holds the title of Vice Chairman of the Nativity School Board and is a lector at the church; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Connie, and their three children, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 honor Vic Martucci upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Vic Martucci.