2014SDJOURNAL_Smithtown Democrat Dinner Journal 5/27/14 8:10 AM Page 1
2014SDJOURNAL_Smithtown Democrat Dinner Journal 5/27/14 8:10 AM Page 1
Smithtown Democratic Committee
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CONGRESNGRESSMAN TIM BISHOP & SDCDC EX XECUTIVECUUTIVVEE VICVVICCHAIE-EEE -CHAIR RICHHARDARARD MACELLARO
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SMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR Edward C. Maher When I joined the Smithtown Democratic Committee in 2003 I did so because of my belief in the values of the Democratic Party but also because I wanted to be counted as part of the opposition to the Republican Party. Advanc- ing the Democratic platform is always at the core of our activities but in these times it is also as critical to the lives of Americans that the Republican agenda be stopped. In 2014 this has never been truer. From holding the line on issues ranging from the environment, healthcare, Social Security, voter protection, wages and labor, equality in the work place, student loan debt and the simple idea that there is a social contract. The success of our party depends on the efforts of our elected officials and those who have helped get them elected. We thrive when we are represen ted by folks who are willing to jump into the fray and go toe to toe with the opposition, even with long odds. So in this spirit I am proud that the Smithtown Democrats have selected Congressman Tim Bishop and the Executive Vice-Chair of our committee, Richard Macellaro as our 2014 Persons of the Year. Since his first election in 2002 Congressman Tim Bishop has been a tireless advocate for the people of New York’s 1st Congressional District. Tim Bishop has voted his conscience on a wide range of issues during his time in Wash- ington DC despite the fact that these votes have put him in the sights of the RNC and their powerful political action committee allies. It is a credit to his tenacity and commitment to his values that Tim Bishop has successfully defended his seat from these coordinated Republican attacks. And with our help he will prevail again this year. In 2014, among other issues, Tim Bishop is standing up for an increase in the minimum wage and standing against the ridiculous no- tion that we should be raising the interest rates on student loans or that we should be punishing the student in the event of the death of a cosigner to their student loan. Two of my own children will be graduating from college this year and while I am very proud of them and excited for their future, they, like most of their peers, will be starting their adult life with the overhang of their student loans and entering a workplace of stagnant wages. There are people at the end of the policy that comes out of Washington DC and Tim Bishop has always been on their side. For this
reason Congressman Tim Bishop is a 2014 Smithtown Democratic Committee Person of the Year! Richard Macellaro came to the Smithtown Democratic Committee after his long experience in politics during his life in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. In Brooklyn Richard worked as a Special Assistant for two NYS Assembly members, bringing that political experience with him when he joined the Smithtown Democrats in 2008. Richard became the committee’s Executive Vice-Chair in 2014. Since joining the group Richard has been invaluable to the committee’s ac- tivities and to our candidate’s campaigns. Smithtown is a tough place for Democrats but Richard is never deterred from advancing our cause. Richard’s community involvement does not end with the Smithtown Democrats. He is very involved with the Fr. John Papallo Lodge, Order of Sons of Italy in America located in Kings Park where he served a term as President. Additionally, Richard is an Officer of the Lakebridge Condo II Board of Managers, in Kings Park. The good people of Smithtown know Richard as someone who cares about the town and that he can be seen at most every civic event in Kings Park and Smithtown at large. In 2010 Richard ran for the NYS Assembly against the entrenched Republican incumbent. Despite the electoral disad- vantage Richard ran a hard race and distinguished himself and the Smithtown committee. Undaunted by the Assembly race Richard again picked up the mantle for the local Democrats and ran for the Smithtown Town Council in 2013. Regardless of the outcome, running for office is an important form of civic duty and we owe a debt of gratitude and respect to the people who take on the endeavor. I’m proud to know Richard Macellaro and I am especially proud that he is a 2014 Smithtown Democratic Committee Person of the Year! I am glad to have this opportunity along with the Smithtown Democratic Committee to honor both Tim and Richard. Congratulations to you both for this well deserved honor. 2014 PERSONS OF THE YEAR DINNER 2014SDJOURNAL_Smithtown Democrat Dinner Journal 5/27/14 8:10 AM Page 4
SMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Congressman Tim Bishop
Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Congressman Tim Bishop led Southampton College for 29 years, leaving the position of Provost in 2002 to make his first-ever run for office, when he was elected to represent New York's 1st Con- gressional District in one of the closest elections in the nation. He has been re-elected to the House of Representatives five times. Congressman Bishop’s priorities in Congress include fighting for middle class families, improving access to higher educa- tion, defending retirement security for America's seniors, protecting the environment and providing excellent constituent services. He is a member of the House Education and Workforce Committee and the House Transportation and Infra- structure Committee, serving as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. As a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Bishop has worked to protect the Long Island Sound and other waterways, as well as to bring back federal funding to improve our infrastructure and put Long Is- landers to work. He has been a champion of the Long Island Sound, defeating a plan to dump contaminated dredge spoil as well as leading the opposition against a plan to industrialize the Sound. Congressman Bishop has brought home more than $130 million to our district including $50 million for roads and bridges in the district. He led the bipartisan coalition of elected officials and community advocates that saved the 106th Air Res- cue Wing located at Gabreski Airport from being shut down by the Pentagon’s base closure commission. Bishop is recognized as one of the strongest advocates in Congress for college access and affordability, and he helped write key provisions of legislation to help millions of students and families pay for college at no new cost to taxpayers. In recognition of his work on behalf of students, Bishop was named the 2011 recipient of the National Association of Inde- pendent Colleges and Universiti es’ Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education, and was also the first recipient of the Torch Award from the Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations honoring public figures who demonstrate leadership and effectiveness in expanding availability of student financial assistance. Bishop has helped thousands of Long Islanders cut through the federal bureaucracy and access the Soc ial Security, Medicare, and other benefits they deserve. Standing up for Suffolk County's veterans is also a top priority for Bishop and he has recovered over $2 million in overdue compensation for local veterans and secured nearly 3,500 military medals that his constituents earned but never received. Bishop was named the Times-Beacon newspapers’ “Man of the Year in Gov- ernment,” citing his excellence in constituent service. Congressman Bishop is among the 12th generation of Bishops to live on Long Island. He graduated from Southampton High School and holds an BA in History from Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Long Island University. He and his wife Kathryn, founder and director of The Children’s School for early childhood developm ent, have two daughters, Molly and Meghan, and the family welcomed their first grandchild, Nathan, in 2010.
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SMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Richard Macellaro SMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIR
Richard S. Macellaro was born on May 24, 1952 and raised in the Williamsburg section (Devoe and Olive Streets) of Brooklyn, New York. Richard graduated from Bishop Loughlin MHS, in Fort Green, Brooklyn. Richard earned a Bache- lors (BA) Degree in Political Science/Communications from Queens College. In the early 1970’s, Richard was the first President of the St. Nicholas RC Church Parish Council, an advisory council. Richard organized CYO and Adult Education programs for neighborhood residents. As a result of a serious and fatal fire, displacing many community families, Richard coordinated assistance efforts with local civic groups and Pratt University to help stabilize the area, build new housing and increase life-sustaining government services. As a community activist, he was a founding member of a community based, not-for profit corporation, known today as the St. Nicholas Alliance. The organization continues to partner with industry, government, business groups and neigh- borhood residents to find common sense solutions to community problems. Richard served as Vice-President for its three Senior Citizen Housing Corporations. Richard was an Officer of a New York City (NYC) home health care industry organization, advising governmental offi- cials, department administrators and service providers on the best ways to reduce overall cost while providing maximum care and service to recipients. He also served as an Executive Board Officer and member of two NYC Planning Boards, advising government officials on community issues and advocating for local residents needs. He worked as a Speci al Assistant for two NYS Assembly Members. The Hon. Joseph Lentol (Williamsburg/Greenpoint) and the former Hon. Fredrick Schmidt, (Woodhaven/Richmond Hill) and was responsible for constituent concerns and issues. In 2007, Richard joined the Kings Park, Fr. John Papallo Lodge-Order of Sons of Italy in America (OSIA). He has served as a Trustee, Journal Committee and Membership Committee Chairpers on and was first elected Lodge President in 2011 and served two years. In 2008, Richard joined the Smithtown Democratic Committee and has been an active member ever since. In 2010, Richard ran for election to the NYS 7th Assembly District in Smithtown. In 2013, he ran for the Smithtown Town Coun- cil. Richard continues to coordinate numerous election campaigns for US Congress members, NYS Legislators, Suffolk County Executive and Smithtown Town Council Candidates. For the last few years, Richard served as the 1st Vice- Chairperson and currently as the SDC Executive-Vice-Chair. He is an Officer of the Lakebridge Condo II Board of Managers, in Kings Park, where he resides with his wife and daughter. Richard, met the love of his life, Diane H. DiMarino, during a neighborhood celebration of the New York Mets 1969 World Series victory. They were married on July 12, 1975. They first lived in Woodhaven, Queens and now call Kings Park their home for the past 23 years. Their two daughters, Andrea and Jillian also live in Smithtown and Kings Park. Their three terrific grandchildren, Alexa, Nicholas and Julianna lovingly call him “Pa.” 2014 PERSONS OF THE YEAR DINNER 2014SDJOURNAL_Smithtown Democrat Dinner Journal 5/27/14 8:11 AM Page 6 2014SDJOURNAL_Smithtown Democrat Dinner Journal 5/27/14 8:11 AM Page 7 2014SDJOURNAL_Smithtown Democrat Dinner Journal 5/27/14 8:11 AM Page 8
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SMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Barack H. Obama Joseph R. Biden PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
Charles E. Schumer Kirsten E. Gillibrand UNITED STATES SENATE UNITED STATES SENATE
Timothy Bishop Steve Israel UNITED STATES CONGRESS 1ST DISTRICT UNITED STATES CONGRESS 3RD DISTRICT
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Andrew M. Cuomo GOVERNOR
Eric T. Schneiderman NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL
Thomas P. DiNapoli NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER
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SMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Steve Bellone SUFFOLK COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Thomas J. Spota SUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY
DuWayne Gregory PRESIDING OFFICER SUFFOLK COUNTY LEGISLATURE
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OUR FRIENDS IN MEMORIAM SMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Hon. Dominic J. Baranello, Chairman Emeritus
Neil Monaco Shirley Monaco
Albert Rosenthal Marain Rosenthal
Jane Guerin Diane Hirschhorn
Martin Murphy Milton Jay
Lillian Mallon Thomas Mallon
William Munro Michael Corcoran
Seymour Drapkin Clark Fisher
Gayle Scopin Leonard Scopin
Norman Mitzman Jack Factor
Edward Brown Robert Preisler
John Whelan Mortimer Zechnowitz
Kathleen Boris Lee Apromolla
Margaret DeFlumeri Hellen Caruso
Betty Lou Lambert Thomas Lambert, Sr.
Maria Laucella Shirley Reiter
Tammy Rafle Rose Lupardo
Nick Albanese Carl Hirschhorn
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I AM A DEMOCRAT
…Because I believe we are Right. And the other side is Wrong.
…Because I support our President and the Affordable Care Act.
…Because I support a Woman (Hillary in 2016) and a Women’s right to choose.
…Because I believe in equal pay for equal work and increasing the minimum wage.
…Because I believe in paying our fair share of taxes, for the lifestyles we choose.
…Because I support the Suffolk County Democratic Committee and the
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My sincere thanks for selecting me as one of tonight’s honorees and
humbled by sharing this honor with Congress Member Tim Bishop.
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