LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Eric N. Vitaliano upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Richmond
County Bar Association on May 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Honorable Eric N. Vitaliano upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Richmond County Bar Association on May 7,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised on Staten Island, Eric N. Vitaliano received
a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham College and a Juris Doctor degree
from the New York University School of Law; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from law school in 1971, Eric N. Vitaliano
clerked for United States District Judge Mark A. Constantino and worked
for the prestigious Manhattan law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett for
seven years before serving as the Chief of Staff to Congressman John M.
Murphy; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Eric N. Vitaliano was elected to the New York State
Assembly, where he represented the 59th and 60th Assembly proudly until
2001, when he was elected to serve as a Civil Court Judge; and
WHEREAS, Eric N. Vitaliano became a New York State Supreme Court
Justice in 2004 and was nominated to the Eastern District bench the
following year; he was confirmed by the United States Senate on December
21, 2005, and received his commission on January 19, 2006; and
WHEREAS, With Eric N. Vitaliano throughout have been his wife, Helen,
and their four children, Michael, Emma, Abigail and Halle, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, A singular asset to all of the citizens he has served in the
community of the State of New York, Eric N. Vitaliano's life and career
are a portrait of preeminence in public service, and present a role
model for all who aspire to a career in public service; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Eric N. Vitaliano 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
commend The Honorable Eric N. Vitaliano upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the Richmond County Bar Association on
May 7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Eric N. Vitaliano.