LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joseph A. Perdicho upon the occasion
of his designation by the St. Anthony Italian Festival Commission as the
recipient of the 2011 Father Beatini Memorial Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in communities across New York State are
reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals who
devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Joseph A. Perdicho upon the occasion of his designation by the St.
Anthony Italian Festival Commission as the recipient of the 2011 Father
Beatini Memorial Award; and
WHEREAS, The esteemed Father Beatini Memorial Award is presented to an
outstanding citizen of Italian extraction in the Seneca Falls, New York,
community in grateful recognition and appreciation for contributions to
community service and religious activities and for furthering Italian
culture and heritage within the community; and
WHEREAS, It is given with pride by the St. Anthony Italian Festival
Commission each year at the St. Anthony Italian Festival held annually
during Labor Day weekend and will be presented to Joseph Perdicho during
a special Italian Mass to be conducted at St. Patrick's Church on
Sunday, September 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Perdicho has served his faith community as a member of
St. Patrick's Church; he is past President of the Parish Council and
former trustee; he served as chairman of St. Patrick's Summer Festival
and is past member of St. Patrick's choir; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Joseph Perdicho and his wife, Rose Marie, were
recognized by St. Patrick's School with the Annual Sports Banquet Award
for their distinguished service to the church and school; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Perdicho is an active member of the SMS where he pres-
ently serves as treasurer; serving on the St. Anthony's Commission, he
is also a member of the Rumseyville Sportsman Club; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Perdicho is an active volunteer for Relay for Life,
and has served as a cook extraordinaire for numerous fundraisers; he
coached girls basketball, modified and senior division baseball, and was
active in the Aqua Festival; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Perdicho attended Mynderse Academy and the Rochester
Institute of Technology; he served as foreman at the Seneca Falls
Machine Company for 20 years and in 1981, he joined Alco Power of Auburn
as a manufacturing engineer; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Joseph
Perdicho moved on to Sandvik Coromant in 1986 as a Productivity Engi-
neer; in 1999, he was nominated Sandvik Coromant Man of the Year for his
outstanding sales and customer service; and
WHEREAS, Although retiring in 2009, Joseph Perdicho remains active
within his community; he is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, With Joseph Perdicho throughout have been his wife, Rose
Marie, their three children, Joseph Jr., Michelle and Christine, as well
as their six grandchildren, Felicia, Taylor, Brannon, Derek, Jeremy, and
Gabriella, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; 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;
and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals of
such enduring service to their faith, family and community merit the
highest commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joseph A. Perdicho upon the occasion of his designation by the
St. Anthony Italian Festival Commission as the recipient of the 2011
Father Beatini Memorial Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph A. Perdicho.