LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael Giangregorio upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the Parent Award by the Elija Founda-
tion to be celebrated on November 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality of life for children with special needs in the communities
across this great State is enriched by the concerned and dedicated
efforts of those organizations and individuals of distinction whose
singular purpose is the care and welfare of these citizens; and
WHEREAS, Michael Giangregorio has given not only of his time and ener-
gies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for this special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael Gian-
gregorio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Parent
Award by the Elija Foundation to be celebrated at its 8th Annual Gala on
Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Milleridge Cottage, Jericho, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Michael Giangregorio will receive this auspicious award for
his contributions, advocacy and support of improving the lives of indi-
viduals with autism within the community; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the Elija Foundation is to improve the quality
of life for individuals with autism by empowering parents, caregivers,
advocates and professionals acting on their behalf; and
WHEREAS, By offering extensive information, the Elija Foundation is
able to assist parents and others to participate actively and with know-
ledge in the individual's educational and intervention services; this
vital organization is also committed to providing support for addressing
the social and emotional needs of family members who have been touched
by autism; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, its goal is to keep the community in the fore-
front of educational and intervention services that focus on making a
socially significant impact in the lives of those with autism; and
WHEREAS, This years honoree, Michael Giangregorio, is a Vice President
with JP Morgan Chase in the Worldwide Treasury Service Division; he is
responsible for finance trading on behalf of Institutional and High Net
worth clients and has more than 20 years experience in the financial
industry; and
WHEREAS, Michael Giangregorio also serves as Treasurer of the Elija
School Board and is an active member of the autism community; he has
been Chair of the Long Island walk program for NAAR/Autism Speaks for
the past two years and takes great pride knowing that through his lead-
ership, Long Island has consistently had the largest fundraising walk
for autism in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom; and
WHEREAS, Michael Giangregorio is the father of two sons, one who has
autism; since his son's diagnosis, he, along with his wife, Alison, have
become advocates for their son as well as those touched by autism; and
WHEREAS, Having been one of the founding board members of The Elija
School, Michael Giangregorio believes that researched based intervention
along with a sound individualized education plan that focuses on func-
tional daily living, will truly help individuals living with autism
reach their fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michael Giangregorio upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the Parent Award by the Elija Foundation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael Giangregorio.