LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini,
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Farmingdale State College,
and long-time educator

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors enhanced the quality of education in this great State;
and
WHEREAS, With deepest regret, this Legislative Body records the pass-
ing of Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
at Farmingdale State College, and long-time educator, on March 25, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini began his work at Farmingdale State
College in 1969 as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry; he earned his
Bachelor of Science, his Masters of Science, and his Ph.D. at St. John's
University; and
WHEREAS, A full-time professor by 1979, Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini first
became the Chair of the Chemistry Department in 1974, and then Dean of
the School of Arts and Sciences in 2000; and
WHEREAS, He served as Interim Provost for just over two years, and at
the time of his death, Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini had served as Dean of the
School of Arts and Sciences for seven years; and
WHEREAS, An organic chemist, Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini was published
twice in the JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY and co-authored a book
entitled, CHEMISTRY: A MODERN INTRODUCTION, which was translated into
Spanish; he also authored CLIFFS QUICK REVIEW FOR ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
AND II; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini had a patent for a drug delivery
system and was a chemical consultant to a number of local industries;
and
WHEREAS, He was a member of the Sigma Xi Science Honor Society and the
Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society, and the American Chemical Society;
the recipient of numerous awards, he also earned the SUNY Chancellor's
Award for Excellence in Teaching and the St. John's University Presiden-
tial Research Award; and
WHEREAS, Also actively involved in his community, Dr. Frank C. Pelle-
grini was a valued member of the Dix Hills Fire District for 35 years,
during which he served as both Chief and Commissioner; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini is survived by his wife, Georgianna;
two daughters, Christine Pellegrini Busch and Denise Pellegrini Knoll;
and two grandchildren, Kiersten Leigh Busch and Katherine Paige Knoll;
and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and
will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini, Dean of the School of Arts
and Sciences at Farmingdale State College, and long-time educator;
recognizing the significance of his service to all of his students and
the citizens of his community, and expressing its deepest condolences to
his family; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Dr. Frank C. Pellegrini.