LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Enrico Ferdico upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009-2010 Victor V. Allegretti Memorial Man of the Year
Award from the American Legion Kings County Youth Recreational Facility,
Inc. on March 14, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
individuals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and
its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Enrico Ferdico upon the occasion of receiving the 2009-2010 Victor V.
Allegretti Memorial Man of the Year Award from the American Legion Kings
County Youth Recreational Facility, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Dr. Enrico Ferdico has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Enrico Ferdico will be recognized by the American Legion
Kings County Youth Recreational Facility, Inc. at its 16th Annual Base-
ball Fund Raiser Banquet to be held on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at
Gargiulo's Restaurant, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, Dr. Enrico Ferdico
is the son of Italian immigrants, Concetta and Joseph Ferdico; he
attended St. Finbar Elementary School and Edward R. Murrow High School;
upon graduating, he attended Stony Brook State University and received
his Doctorate degree from New York Chiropractic College in April of
1991; and
WHEREAS, Since 1992, Dr. Enrico Ferdico has been a Chiropractor and
Wellness Doctor in family practice at 1736 86th Street in Bensonhurst,
Brooklyn, changing patients lives to express optimum health and well-be-
ing; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Dr. Enrico Ferdico has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Enrico Ferdico is an active member and past President of
the Bensonhurst-Bay Ridge Kiwanis Club, which serves the needy and less
fortunate children in the community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Dr. Enrico Ferdico has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Linda, and their
three daughters, Gabriella, Mariella and Daniella, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Dr. Enrico Ferdico has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Enrico Ferdico upon the occasion of receiving the 2009-2010
Victor V. Allegretti Memorial Man of the Year Award from the American

Legion Kings County Youth Recreational Facility, Inc. on March 14, 2010;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Enrico Ferdico.