LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph A. Ruffolo upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition at the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's
Day Table on Friday, March 19, 2010

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 would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons who
provide exemplary service, whether through participation in voluntary
programs, through unique personal achievement in their profession or
other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joseph A.
Ruffolo upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition at
the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's Day Table to be held at the Mahoney State
Building, Buffalo, New York, on Friday, March 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, In Sicily, during great drought and famine, the people made a
promise to Saint Joseph that if the drought would be lifted, they would
be indebted to him; the lords of the manor (landowners) promised to open
their homes and serve the poor in gratitude to Saint Joseph for his
intercession, hence, the tradition of the Saint Joseph's Day Table; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Ruffolo has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwav-
ering service to his community and subsequently, has been selected for
this most prestigious tribute; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Joseph A. Ruffolo serves as the
President/CEO of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Under Joseph A. Ruffolo's able leadership, the hospital has
seen the development of several new services and programs such as the
Heart Center of Niagara, ER One, and the Diabetes and Endocrinology
Center of Niagara; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. Ruffolo also sits on the Board of Trustees for the
Buffalo Police Foundation and is Chairman of the Organ Transplantation
Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Joseph A. Ruffolo, and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph A. Ruffolo upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition at the 4th Annual Saint Joseph's Day Table on Friday, March
19, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph A. Ruffolo.