LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Vincent
Linguanti Lodge No. 2212 of Suffern, Order Sons of Italy in America on
September 18, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals and organizations of true purpose and worthy accom-
plishment who work diligently to preserve their rich cultural heritage
while fostering a spirit of community and service; 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 Vincent Linguanti Lodge No. 2212 of
Suffern, Order Sons of Italy in America at a Dinner Dance to be held at
the Colonial Manor on Friday, September 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Order Sons of Italy in America was established in New
York City on June 22, 1905, by Vincenzo Sellara, 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, Lodge No. 2212 is named after a local Italian-American hero,
Vincent S. Linguanti who, at 24, became the first Italian-American from
Rockland County to die in combat in World War II; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history and under the leadership
of its exemplary Presidents, the Vincent Linguanti Lodge No. 2212 has
supported college scholarships, increased awareness and research for
Cooley's Anemia and sponsored, in conjunction with the Suffern Library,
cultural events ranging from Italian films to nights at the opera; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, the Vincent Linguanti Lodge No. 2212 has
provided support to victims of natural disasters, such as Hurricane
Katrina in New Orleans, and the earthquake in Abruzzi, Italy; contrib-
uted significantly to the Tagaste Monastery; and have hosted several
fraternal events for its members; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of the Vincent Linguanti Lodge No. 2212, past and present,
who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of
life for the community it serves; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Vincent Linguanti Lodge No. 2212
of Suffern, Order Sons of Italy in America; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Vincent Linguanti Lodge No. 2212, Order Sons of Italy in
America, Suffern, New York.