LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph A. Ferme III upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by St. John the Baptist Diocesan
High School

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those individuals who have shown a long-standing commitment
to improving the quality of life in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph A. Ferme III upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School, to be cele-
brated at its Men of Vision Gentlemen's Dinner on Tuesday, June 21,
2011; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Ferme has been with Ferme Fuel Oil for over 26 years;
he started as a young child traveling with his father and grandfather
meeting customers on nights and weekends doing road deliveries and oil
stops; while he was in his teens, he became so involved that it was his
duty to monitor and purchase the oil and set the prices and margins; and
WHEREAS, As the years went on, Joseph Ferme became more aware of what
his special position was with the family business and made it his
commitment to follow in his father's footsteps; he is now a 4th gener-
ation officer of the Corporation and very proud of the path he chose;
and
WHEREAS, After many years doing just oil deliveries and service, Ferme
Fuel Oil became aware of the importance of diversification; the organ-
ization obtained its plumbing, air conditioning and home improvement
licenses; in addition, it has over 1200 customers both residential and
commercial; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Ferme lives in East Islip, New York, with his wife,
Linda, and two children, Joseph, and Victoria; and
WHEREAS, A member of the class of 1983, Joseph Ferme and his three
siblings graduated from St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School; with
his children attending the school, Joseph has been very active in the
St. John the Baptist community; he has been involved throughout the
years in the Development Committee as well as the Board of Advisors; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph Ferme III upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Ferme III.