LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary
A. DeJulio upon the occasion of their designation for special recogni-
tion by New York District Kiwanis

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, Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary A. DeJulio have given
not only of their time and energies but also of their competence, intel-
ligence and leadership and consequently have been designated for special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mr. Thomas E.
"Tom" DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary A. DeJulio upon the occasion of their
designation for special recognition by New York District Kiwanis to be
observed at its dinner at The Midwinter Conference on Friday, February
25, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary A. DeJulio are legends
in Kiwanis; they have led countless others into a life of civic pride
and volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio has been a dedicated member of Kiwanis
for over 45 years, first joining the Kiwanis family in high school as a
Key Club member; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Ford-
ham University, Bronx, New York, has successfully assumed significant
leadership positions within the Kiwanis family, having served as Mount
Vernon, New York High School Key Club President; Charter President and
co-Founder of the Circle K Club at Fordham University; Mount Vernon, NY
Kiwanis Club President; Bronx-Westchester South Division Lt. Governor;
New York District Circle K Administrator for five years; and 1996-97 New
York District Governor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeJulio has served the Kiwanis International level for
more than a decade as chair of the Kiwanis International Public
Relations Committee and the Resolutions and Bylaws Committee, as a
member of the first Kiwanis International Committee on Diversity and a
member of the Executive and Finance committees of the Board of Trustees,
and as chair for the Board Committee on Leadership Development; and
WHEREAS, Mr. DeJulio served as a Trustee of the Kiwanis International
Board, assigned as Board Counselor to the Circle K International Board
of Trustees, and in this capacity, further fostered volunteerism and
civic duty; Dr. DeJulio served as the first female Lieutenant Governor
of the Bronx-Westchester South Kiwanis Division; and
WHEREAS, Dr. DeJulio serves as New York State Kiwanis Chair of Leader-
ship and Education, while Mr. DeJulio serves as Kiwanis International
Vice-President and will serve as President of Kiwanis International; and
WHEREAS, They pursued careers in helping others, Mr. DeJulio as Ford-
ham University's Grants Officer, Assistant Director of Sponsored
Research, Budget Director, Assistant Executive Vice President, and
General Counsel; and Dr. DeJulio as Special Assistant to the President,
Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, and Director of The College at 60
Program; and
WHEREAS, They have received commendations for their service to the
community outside of Kiwanis, such as Mr. DeJulio as a Denzel Washington
Community Service Award winner, as supporter of the Boys and Girls Club
of Mount Vernon, as an Honorary Chairman to the Bronx Council of Boy
Scouts of America, as a member of the Mount Vernon High School Hall of
Fame, and as an Archbishop Hughes Medal Recipient at Fordham University;

Dr. DeJulio is an honorary member of Alpha Sigma Nu and has received the
Archbishop Hughes Medal; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others, which Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary
A. DeJulio have displayed throughout their lives; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary A. DeJulio upon the occa-
sion of their designation for special recognition by New York District
Kiwanis; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. Thomas E. DeJulio and Dr. Rosemary A. DeJulio.