Honoring Kyle Palmieri upon the occasion of his designation as Italian American of the Year by the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators on May 18, 2026

Assembly Resolution No. 1356

BY: M. of A. Morinello

        HONORING  Kyle  Palmieri  upon the occasion of his
        designation as Italian American of the Year  by  the
        New   York  Conference  of  Italian  American  State
        Legislators on May 18, 2026

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
commend  those  distinguished  individuals  of Italian American heritage
whose professional achievements, personal integrity, and  dedication  to
community serve to enrich the State of New York and bring honor to their
ancestry; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kyle Palmieri upon the occasion of his designation as  Italian  American
of  the  Year  by  the  New  York  Conference  of Italian American State
Legislators, to be celebrated on Monday, May 18, 2026,  in  Albany,  New
York; and

  WHEREAS,  Kyle  Palmieri  has  distinguished himself as an exemplary
athlete, leader, and ambassador of the sport of ice  hockey,  reflecting
great  credit  upon  himself,  his  family,  and  his  Italian  American
heritage; and

  WHEREAS, Born on February 1,  1991,  in  Smithtown,  New  York,  and
raised  in Montvale, New Jersey, Kyle Palmieri developed his passion and
skill for hockey at an early age, attending St. Peter's Prep and playing
youth hockey in West Orange, New Jersey; and

  WHEREAS, Kyle  Palmieri  honed  his  talents  with  the  USA  Hockey
National   Team  Development  Program  before  advancing  to  collegiate
competition at the University of Notre Dame, where he recorded 17 points
in 33 games during the 2009-2010 season; and

  WHEREAS, Selected 26th overall in the first round of  the  2009  NHL
Entry  Draft  by the Anaheim Ducks, Kyle Palmieri began his professional
career with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League, where  he
quickly  established  himself as a dynamic scorer, including recording a
hat trick early in his tenure; and

  WHEREAS, Kyle Palmieri made his  National  Hockey  League  debut  on
November  3, 2010, with the Anaheim Ducks, scoring his first career goal
in that same game, and went on to contribute over five seasons with  the
organization; and

  WHEREAS,  On  June 27, 2015, he was traded to the New Jersey Devils,
where he emerged as a cornerstone offensive leader,  scoring  132  goals
over  five seasons, achieving seven 20-goal seasons, including a 30-goal
campaign in 2015-2016, and earning selection to the  2019  NHL  All-Star
Game; and

  WHEREAS,  On April 7, 2021, Kyle Palmieri was traded to the New York
Islanders,  where  he  has  continued  to  demonstrate  leadership   and

consistency,  serving  as an alternate captain and playing a key role in
the team's success; and

  WHEREAS,  In  May  2025,  he  signed  a two-year contract extension,
ensuring his  continued  contributions  to  the  Islanders  organization
through the 2026-2027 season; and

  WHEREAS,  Internationally, Kyle Palmieri has proudly represented the
United States, earning a gold  medal  at  the  2010  IIHF  World  Junior
Championship,  a bronze medal at the 2011 World Junior Championship, and
a bronze medal at the 2008 IIHF Under-18 World Championship, in addition
to competing in the 2012 World Championship and the 2016  World  Cup  of
Hockey; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  career, Kyle Palmieri has exemplified the
values  of  perseverance,   sportsmanship,   and   excellence,   earning
recognition  such  as  selection to the AHL First All-Star Team in 2012;
and

  WHEREAS, As a proud Italian American, Kyle  Palmieri  serves  as  an
inspiration  to  aspiring  athletes and young people throughout New York
and the nation, embodying the enduring legacy of hard work,  dedication,
and cultural pride; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kyle Palmieri upon the occasion  of  his  designation  as  Italian
American  of  the  Year  by  the New York Conference of Italian American
State Legislators on May 18, 2026; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Kyle Palmieri.