Senator Grisanti Honored At 2012 Achievement Awards Dinner

The Good Government Club of WNY held their annual St. Joseph’s Dinner last night at Salvatore’s Italian Garden. This year’s 2012 Achievement Award was given to NYS Senator Mark Grisanti.

Throughout its 36 years, the Good Government Club has been instrumental in the appointment and election of highly qualified members of the Italian-American community. Numerous members of the regional judiciary, along with the chief executive officers of the State of New York, County of Erie, City of Buffalo and other regional jurisdictions, have benefited from the support provided by the Good Government Club.

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