LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Guglielmo
Marconi Lodge No. 2232 of Islip, Order Sons of Italy in America

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those organizations which foster ethnic pride and enhance the
profile of cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the commu-
nities of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 40th Anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi Lodge No. 2232 of Islip,
Order Sons of Italy in America; and
WHEREAS, The Order Sons of Italy in America was established in New
York City on June 22, 1905, by Vincenzo Sellaro, M.D., and a small group
of other professionals; for more than a century, the Order Sons of Italy
and its many local Lodges have been of service to the Italian-American
community throughout New York State and the Nation; and
WHEREAS, The Order Sons of Italy in America encourages the maintenance
of Italian culture and language, and the assimilation into American
social and political life; it has sponsored a wide variety of programs
in furtherance of its mission in addition to countless Italian heritage
events; and
WHEREAS, With a current membership of 200, Guglielmo Marconi Lodge No.
2232 is under the luminous direction of its President, Robert Necci, as
well as 1st Vice President, Joseph Bennardo and 2nd Vice President,
Joseph Vieni; and
WHEREAS, For four decades, the loyal members of Guglielmo Marconi
Lodge No. 2232 have given both moral and financial support to many
philanthropic causes such as earthquake victims in Italy and victims of
both the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Guglielmo Marconi Lodge No. 2232 has supported
many community organizations including the Cooley's Anemia Foundation,
and local church food banks; the Lodge also sponsors both a Boy Scout
Troop and a Cub Scout Troop, and every year awards generous grants to
graduating seniors from three local high schools; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body salutes all of the individuals, past
and present, who have given their time to this worthy organization,
noting their commitment to enhance and improve the quality of life in
their community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi Lodge No. 2232 of
Islip, Order Sons of Italy in America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to President Robert Necci, Guglielmo Marconi Lodge No. 2232,
Order Sons of Italy in America, Islip, Long Island, New York.