Assembly Resolution No. 529
BY: M. of A. Buttenschon
HONORING Charlie Constantino upon the occasion of
being inducted into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame on
July 28, 2019
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who have distinguished themselves through their
exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Charlie Constantino upon the occasion of being inducted into the Rome
Sports Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on
Sunday, July 28, 2019, with a Ceremony at the Hall, followed by a
Banquet at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel in Vernon, New York; and
WHEREAS, Every year, the Rome Sports Hall of Fame publicly commends
the pursuit of athletic excellence, recognizes those who have excelled,
and strives to preserve Rome's rich athletic heritage; Charlie
Constantino is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Constantino grew up in Rochester, New York, where
he was both a baseball and football star at East High School, graduating
in 1957, with a college scholarship; and
WHEREAS, After earning his degree from St. John Fisher College in
1961, Charlie Constantino moved to Oneida County where he began his
esteemed career with Rome Laboratory; he and his wife raised their four
children, and he continued to play baseball and softball for many years;
and
WHEREAS, Through his love for sports, Charlie Constantino diligently
worked to better his community in numerous ways; he was instrumental in
bringing the Empire State Games to Rome, the renovation of the Kennedy
Arena, and the construction of the Larry DeLutis Baseball Complex which
now consists of five world-class baseball diamonds, lights, dugouts,
seating and parking for thousands, a press box, and concession stands;
and
WHEREAS, Charlie Constantino also arranged for Rome Catholic High
School's athletic facilities to be improved and maintained, and helped
procure a state-of-the-art scoreboard and several customized busses so
the teams could travel to road games and tournaments; this generous man
graciously hired and paid the drivers; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Charlie Constantino sponsored and outfitted
many youth sports teams, American Legion baseball teams, and adult slow
pitch softball teams; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Constantino has clearly made a contribution to the
spirit of excellence which is a tradition of his Rome community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such outstanding athletic accomplishments are brought 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 Charlie Constantino upon the occasion of being inducted into the
Rome Sports Hall of Fame on July 28, 2019; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Charlie Constantino.
