LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank Fornario upon the occasion of
receiving the Silver Bell Award from the Mental Health Association in
Orange County at its Annual Silver Ball on Saturday, February 20, 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 organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Frank Fornario upon the occasion of receiving the Silver Bell Award from
the Mental Health Association in Orange County at its Annual Silver Ball
on Saturday, February 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, As a young man, Frank Fornario volunteered at what was then
Letchworth Village, an institution for children and adults with mental
retardation and developmental disabilities; he found it so rewarding
that he eventually became a teacher, a career he might not otherwise
have considered; and
WHEREAS, A key figure in Orange County, Frank Fornario spent a year at
the Putnam-Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational
Services teaching autistic children; after being laid off, he joined the
Yorktown Central School District, where he served for 32 years; and
WHEREAS, With Frank Fornario throughout have been his wife, Patricia,
and their four daughters, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frank Fornario upon the occasion of receiving the Silver Bell
Award from the Mental Health Association in Orange County at its Annual
Silver Ball on February 20, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank Fornario.