Office of the Mayor
By these Presents, Greetings:

WHEREAS:
For forty years, Joseph Capogreco has worked tirelessly on behalf of Rochester's Italian-
American community; and

WHEREAS:
A retired Rochester teacher, Joe produces and hosts Rochester's longest running ethnic radio program, "Carosello Italiano, " which has been the heart and soul of all things Italian in the city of Rochester since 1967; and

WHEREAS:
Joseph Capogreco was named the Sicilian Sport Club's Italian-American of the Year in 1999 and served as Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1992; and

WHEREAS:
Joseph Capogreco has given generously of his time, energy and spirit to build and enrich Rochester's Italian-American community as a supporter of many worthwhile causes and as a member of countless committees and organizations; and

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert J. Duffy, Mayor of the City of Rochester, New York, do hereby proclaim March 26, 2007 to be:

JOSEPH CAPOGRECO DAY

and urge that all its citizens recognize the achievements and excellent service that he has provided to the Rochester community for forty years.

In Witness Whereof, I Have hereunto set my hand on this 26th day of March in the year 2007.

Signed:

Robert J. Duffy, Mayor, Rochester, New York