LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ellen Ricciuti upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the DeWitt Clinton Masonic Award for Commu-
nity Service by the Masons of New York State

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Ellen Ricciuti upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
DeWitt Clinton Masonic Award for Community Service by the Masons of New
York State; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Saturday, May
14, 2011, at the Amityville Masonic Lodge Number 977, F. & A.M., 14 Avon
Place, Amityville, New York; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the Village of Amityville, New York,
Ellen Ricciuti is an outstanding community leader; she is well known for
her continuous volunteer work for the betterment of her community; and
WHEREAS, While a teacher, Ellen Ricciuti commenced her volunteer work
as an advisor to the Student Council and worked with her students after
hours to promote their understanding of government; and
WHEREAS, Upon her retirement from teaching, Ellen Ricciuti focused her
volunteer work on her local community; as a member of the Junior League
and Amityville Woman's Club, she worked on various projects to raise
money for college scholarships for local high school students; in addi-
tion, she was instrumental in raising funds for the Amityville Village
swimming program which taught over 400 children to swim; and
WHEREAS, While serving on the Philanthropies Committee for the Amity-
ville Woman's Club, Ellen Ricciuti also raised money for other charita-
ble organizations such as Babylon Breast Care, Seniors Assisted Living
at Home, Hospice Care, The Seeing Eye Foundation and The Salvation Army;
and
WHEREAS, A past President of the Amityville Historical Society, Ellen
Ricciuti organized fundraisers to maintain the Lauder Museum, the home
of the Historical Society and an integral part of the Amityville commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Ricciuti is a member of the Board of Directors of the
not-for-profit, Long Island Home which consists of the Broadlawn Manor
Nursing Home and South Oaks Hospital, a psychiatric institution for
people with addiction problems; she is a volunteer on the community
relations committee of the Home, and has worked on "Project Care" for
children at risk; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ellen Ricciuti has volunteered for the
Alzheimer's Association and organized its "Mini-Walks" in the Village of
Amityville, and has assisted the Kiwanis and Rotary International and
other service groups; and
WHEREAS, Ellen Ricciuti would be known as "Volunteer Extraordinaire,"
if such a position officially existed in the Village of Amityville; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Ellen Ricciuti has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Ellen Ricciuti has displayed
throughout her life: 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 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 Ellen Ricciuti upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the DeWitt Clinton Masonic Award for Community Service by the Masons
of New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ellen Ricciuti, Amityville, New York.