LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing New York District Governor
Doreen M. Pellittieri upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Kiwanis Club of Webster

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor New
York District Governor Doreen M. Pellittieri upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Kiwanis Club of Webster; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Pellittieri was born and raised in Rochester, New
York; she received her elementary and high school education at private
Catholic schools and earned her Bachelor's degree from Assumption
University at the University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Pellittieri is a lady Commander in the Equestrian
Order of the Holy Sepulchre, the oldest lay order of the Roman Catholic
Church; she was elected to the order on the recommendation of the Bishop
of Rochester; a Eucharistic Minister at St. Ambrose Church, she has
served as chairman and member of the Pastoral Council for three years;
and
WHEREAS, Doreen Pellittieri's career path has included working in
sales and marketing for Eastman Kodak, and owning and successfully oper-
ating a restaurant and catering business; for the past 18 years, she has
been the office manager in the general dentistry practice with her
husband, Past Lieutenant Governor Dr. Peter, and son, Dr. Peter J.
Pellittieri; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Pellittieri joined the Kiwanis Club of Webster in 1996
and served on the Board of Directors for two terms; she was elected the
first woman president of the club and was a distinguished president in
1999-2000, and was distinguished again when she served a second year as
president in 2000-2001; and
WHEREAS, Having perfect attendance each year since she joined, Doreen
Pellittieri served for four years as the Sponsored Youth Chair and was
instrumental in starting a Builders Club, a K-Kids and the first Aktion
Club in the Finger Lakes Division; and
WHEREAS, Given an Award of Appreciation in 2005-2006 for her ongoing
support of the Kiwanis Club of Webster, Doreen Pellittieri has served on
the scholarship and Children's Miracle Network committees and manages
the calendar for the use of the Club's Field House by non-profit organ-
izations in the Webster community; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Pellittieri served as Lieutenant Governor of the
Finger Lakes division from 2003-2004; she was elected and served as
president of the board of Peter's Leaders and was awarded distinguished
status at the end of her term by Governor Peter Mancuso; she also
accepted the responsibilies to co-chair the Young Children, Priority One
Program and chair the Governor's Project; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Pellittieri has served as a member of the Planning
Committee and as the Achievement Committee chair for 2007-2008; for the
past 12 years she has attended every Mid-Year Conference, District
Convention and International Convention; she has been recognized as a
distinguished Kiwanian many times; in addition, she is a Hixson, Kaiser,
Brittany and Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Fellow and a member of
Kiwanis International Foundation Heritage Society; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Peter, their five
children, as well as their nine grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Doreen Pellittieri's distinguished record merits the recogni-
tion and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor outgoing New York District Governor Doreen M. Pellittieri upon the
occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Kiwanis Club
of Webster; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to New York District Governor Doreen M. Pellittieri.