LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Reverend R. Adam Forno upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by Cellini Lodge 2206, Order
Sons of Italy in America at its 44th Annual Red and White Gala on March
30, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community merit the highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Reverend R. Adam Forno upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Cellini Lodge 2206, Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA)
at its 44th Annual Red and White Gala, to be held at the Chateau Briand
in Westbury, New York on Friday, March 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS, This year at its Red and White Gala and Scholarship Charita-
ble Benefit Dinner Dance Cellini Lodge 2206, OSIA, and its Cellini Char-
itable Foundation also celebrate the Lodge's 44th Anniversary and the
culmination of its yearlong observation of the 150th Anniversary of the
Reunification of Italy; and
WHEREAS, Each year, at its Annual Gala, Cellini Lodge 2206 proudly
recognizes the achievements of those who have distinguished themselves
in their profession and who exemplify OSIA's ideals; Reverend R. Adam
Forno truly merits such recognition; and
WHEREAS, Father Forno is the National Chaplain for the Order Sons of
Italy in America (OSIA) and of the New York OSIA Grand Lodge; he is a
member of OSIA Gabriele D' Annunzio Lodge 321 in Rotterdam, New York,
and the American Heritage Association in Albany; and
WHEREAS, Ordained in 1987, Father Forno is currently pastor of the
Parish of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph in Rensselaer, New
York, where he has resided for the past 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Father Forno is, in addition, a member of the Knights of the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, the Board of Direc-
tors of the Bethlehem University Foundation in Washington, D.C., and
Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Commission on Economic
Opportunity in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, He is also Retreat Facilitator for Joshua Mountain Ministries
as well as a member of its Board, and serves as a panel member of the
New York State Commission on the Quality of Care for the Mentally Disa-
bled Surrogate Decision Making Committee; and
WHEREAS, Father Forno is a Knight of Columbus and Chaplain to the City
of Rensselaer, New York's Firefighters Union and Police Department as
well, and he uses his extensive experience with hospice care as a Palli-
ative Care Chaplain in a local nursing home; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Reverend R. Adam Forno upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Cellini Lodge 2206, Order Sons of Italy in Ameri-
ca at its 44th Annual Red and White Gala on March 30, 2012; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Reverend R. Adam Forno.