LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gina Ferrara upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the Cellini Lodge No. 2206, Order
Sons of Italy in America

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 individ-
uals 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 Gina
Ferrara upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Cellini Lodge No. 2206, Order Sons of Italy in America; and
WHEREAS, Gina Ferrara, a deeply proud Italian American, has been dedi-
cated to serving Cellini Lodge No. 2206, OSIA, for over 19 years; as a
native New Yorker, born and raised in Floral Park, she attended John
Lewis Childs School and Floral Park Memorial High School; and
WHEREAS, After graduating in 1992, Gina Ferrara attended Hofstra
University for a year and decided to move to Arizona where she attended
Arizona State University; while at Arizona State, she became involved in
Circle K International, a division of Kiwanis; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Gina Ferrara moved on to Scottsdale Community
College in order to Charter a chapter of Circle K International in that
school; her hard work and dedication paid off with her becoming the
Chartering President as well as receiving her business degree; and
WHEREAS, Always a contributing member to her community, Gina Ferrara
returned to New York in 1999 and worked as an Accounts Payable Manager
for a non-profit agency called The Hunger Project, which is an organiza-
tion dedicated to teaching people to become self reliant and self suffi-
cient; realizing the importance of her education she continued her
education in 2004 at CW Post University where she received her bach-
elor's degree in accounting; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, Gina Ferrara began her career at WeiserMazars LLP as
a staff accountant in their Lake Success office; her diligent work was
rewarded in 2008 when she was promoted to Senior Accountant, a position
she continues to hold; in a move to continue advancing her professional
life, she has begun the process of becoming a CPA; and
WHEREAS, Gina Ferrara joined the Cellini family long before becoming a
member of the lodge in 1992; she was proud to be a member of the first
graduating class of the Aurora program and has held many offices within
Cellini Lodge including Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Orator, and most
recently 2nd Vice President; and
WHEREAS, Gina Ferrara's ancestry can be traced back to Palma-Campania
in southern Italy; her grandparents, Antonio and Carmela Ferrara came to
New York with their children to give them a better life and like so many
Italians before and after them the Ferraras settled in Jamaica, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Gina Ferrara's father, Pasquale Ferrara married
Colleen Siwulec and later had three children, Gina, Pasquale and Timo-
thy; in addition to her strong Italian family heritage, Gina also has
strong family ties within the Cellini family; and
WHEREAS, In her first year as president of Cellini, Gina Ferrara was
elected to be the treasurer of the District II Presidents Council, and
while in the post, she worked on the King/Queen Pageant and the Christ-
mas Party Committees; the District II Presidents had the faith in her to
next elect her to become the Chair of the Presidents in 2010-2011; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Gina Ferrara continues to serve
Cellini Lodge with distinction and is honored to have become Cellini's
23rd President; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gina Ferrara upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the Cellini Lodge No. 2206, Order Sons of Italy in Ameri-
ca; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gina Ferrara.