LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Peter J. DeLuca upon the occasion of
receiving the Burke Award from the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and
Burke Medical Research Institute on June 2, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Peter J. DeLuca upon the occasion of receiving the Burke Award from the
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Burke Medical Research Institute on
Wednesday, June 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Peter J. DeLuca has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and subsequently has been selected for this most prestigious
award; and
WHEREAS, Peter J. DeLuca is special counsel to the New York law firm
of Kaye Scholer, LLP, which he joined as managing partner in 1988;
previously, he was executive vice president and general counsel and
member of the board of General Foods Corporation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Peter J. DeLuca has served as general counsel of
PepsiCo, Inc. and Revlon, Inc. and was a member of Revlon's board; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Peter J. DeLuca 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, An exemplary leader, Peter J. DeLuca joined the Board of
Directors of the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in May 1982 and served as
its president from 1990 to 2000; today, he is the chair of the Burke
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Peter J. DeLuca has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Peter J. DeLuca has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Peter J. DeLuca upon the occasion of receiving the Burke Award
from the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Burke Medical Research Insti-
tute on June 2, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter J. DeLuca.