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2014 PERSONS OF THE YEAR DINNER

When I joined the Smithtown Democratic Committee in 2003 I did so because of my belief in the values of theDemocratic 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 ofAmericans 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 andlabor, equality in the work place, student loan debt and the simple idea that there is a social contract. The success ofour party depends on the efforts of our elected officials and those who have helped get them elected. We thrive whenwe are represented by folks who are willing to jump into the fray and go toe to toe with the opposition, even withlong odds. So in this spirit I am proud that the Smithtown Democrats have selected Congressman Tim Bishop and theExecutive 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’s1st 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 actioncommittee allies. It is a credit to his tenacity and commitment to his values that Tim Bishop has successfully defendedhis seat from these coordinated Republican attacks. And with our help he will prevail again this year. In 2014, amongother 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 theevent of the death of a cosigner to their student loan. Two of my own children will be graduating from college thisyear and while I am very proud of them and excited for their future, they, like most of their peers, will be startingtheir adult life with the overhang of their student loans and entering a workplace of stagnant wages. There are peopleat the end of the policy that comes out of Washington DC and Tim Bishop has always been on their side. For thisreason 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 lifein 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 thecommittee’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 deterredfrom advancing our cause. Richard’s community involvement does not end with the Smithtown Democrats. He isvery involved with the Fr. John Papallo Lodge, Order of Sons of Italy in America located in Kings Park where heserved a term as President. Additionally, Richard is an Officer of the Lakebridge Condo II Board of Managers, inKings Park. The good people of Smithtown know Richard as someone who cares about the town and that he can beseen 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 Assemblyrace 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 andrespect to the people who take on the endeavor. I’m proud to know Richard Macellaro and I am especially proud thathe 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.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR

Edward C. Maher




Congressman Tim Bishop

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Congressman Tim Bishop led Southampton College for 29 years, leaving theposition 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 Representativesfive 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 constituentservices. 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 LongIsland 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 spoilas 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 bridgesin 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 helpedwrite key provisions of legislation to help millions of students and families pay for college at no new cost to taxpayers. Inrecognition of his work on behalf of students, Bishop was named the 2011 recipient of the National Association of Inde-pendent Colleges and Universities’ Award for Advocacy of Independent Higher Education, and was also the first recipientof the Torch Award from the Coalition of Higher Education Assistance Organizations honoring public figures whodemonstrate 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 Social Security,Medicare, and other benefits they deserve. Standing up for Suffolk County's veterans is also a top priority for Bishop andhe has recovered over $2 million in overdue compensation for local veterans and secured nearly 3,500 military medals thathis 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 SouthamptonHigh School and holds an BA in History from Holy Cross College in Worcester, Massachusetts and a Masters Degree inPublic Administration from Long Island University. He and his wife Kathryn, founder and director of The Children’sSchool for early childhood development, have two daughters, Molly and Meghan, and the family welcomed their firstgrandchild, Nathan, in 2010.




Richard MacellaroSMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE VICE-CHAIR

Richard S. Macellaro was born on May 24, 1952 and raised in the Williamsburg section (Devoe and Olive Streets) ofBrooklyn, 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 asthe 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 threeSenior 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 maximumcare and service to recipients.

He also served as an Executive Board Officer and member of two NYC Planning Boards, advising government officialson community issues and advocating for local residents needs.

He worked as a Special 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 servedas a Trustee, Journal Committee and Membership Committee Chairperson and was first elected Lodge President in 2011and 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, SuffolkCounty 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 1969World Series victory. They were married on July 12, 1975. They first lived in Woodhaven, Queens and now call KingsPark 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.”









Barack H. ObamaPRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Joseph R. BidenVICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Charles E. SchumerUNITED STATES SENATE

Kirsten E. GillibrandUNITED STATES SENATE

Timothy BishopUNITED STATES CONGRESS 1ST DISTRICT

Steve Israel UNITED STATES CONGRESS 3RD DISTRICT




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Thomas P. DiNapoliNEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER

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Thomas J. SpotaSUFFOLK COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DuWayne GregoryPRESIDING OFFICER

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OUR FRIENDS IN MEMORIAMSMITHTOWN 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

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Congratulations To

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CONGRATULATIONSSMITHTOWN DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE2014 PERSONS OF THE YEAR

CONGRESSMAN TIM BISHOPAND

RICHARD MACELLARO


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

Smithtown Democratic Committee.

My sincere thanks for selecting me as one of tonight’s honorees and

humbled by sharing this honor with Congress Member Tim Bishop.

Richard S. Macellaro

Executive Vice-Chair




My Dear Dedicated, Hardworking and Loving Husband, Richard

“All of Me, Loves All of You!”

Congratulations on this evening’s well deserved Honor.

Always and Forever Your Loving Wife,Diane

*************************************************************Dear Dad

Thank you for being such an inspiration to our Family.

You are the man that we confide in, look up to and hope to emulate.We are proud to call you DAD. We Love You.

Your Special Girls, Andrea and Jillian

*************************************************************Our Dear “Pa.”

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Alexa, Nicholas and Julianna.



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Persons of the Year

United States Congressman

Tim Bishop

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