LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Philip Schiavone upon the occasion of
his designation as Alumnus of the Year by Farmingdale State College

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Philip Schiavone upon the occasion of his designation as Alumnus of the
Year by Farmingdale State College at its annual alumni dinner to be held
on Friday, March 27, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Philip Schiavone has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been chosen for this most prestigious
honor; and
WHEREAS, Philip Schiavone graduated in 1964 from Farmingdale State
College with an AAS degree in Civil Technology; upon graduation, he
worked for various general building contractors as a Layout Engineer and
Assistant Superintendent on projects throughout Long Island; and
WHEREAS, In 1971, Philip Schiavone became a Project Manager for E.W.
Howell, a leading engineering firm that constructs hospitals, schools,
retail stores, shopping malls, office buildings, and other major build-
ing projects; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Philip Schiavone climbed through the
ranks of E.W. Howell serving in various capacities including: Estimator,
Chief Estimator, and Vice President; he was named President in 1992; and
WHEREAS, Philip Schiavone retired as President of E.W. Howell in 1997;
however, throughout his tenure, he provided the leadership necessary so
that E.W. Howell was consistently ranked among ENGINEERING NEWS RECORD'S
Top 400 in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, Philip Schiavone has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless charitable and civic endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being an active member of the Port Jefferson
Planning Board, Philip Schiavone has worked as a volunteer on the design
committees for Harbor Front Park and the Village Community Center; he is
also the Director of the Long Island Seaport and Eco Center, LISEC,
which is now completing a wooden boat workshop at Harbor Front Park; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Philip Schiavone is a member of the Paumanok
Camera Club and is a Volunteer Workshop Leader for two photography work-
shops at SUNY Stony Brook's continuing education program; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Philip Schiavone has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Philip
Schiavone over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Philip Schiavone upon the occasion of his designation as Alumnus
of the Year by Farmingdale State College; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Philip Schiavone.