LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing President Cliff Miller after
many years of distinguished service to Order of Sons of Italy in Ameri-
ca, Sgt. John Basilone Lodge No. 2442

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
outgoing President Cliff Miller after many years of distinguished
service to Order of Sons of Italy in America, Sgt. John Basilone Lodge
No. 2442 to be celebrated at its Installation Dinner on Monday, March 7,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The Order of Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) was established
in 1905 as a mutual aid society for the early Italian Immigrants; today,
with its over 600,000 members and 700 chapters, OSIA is the leading
service and advocacy organization for people of Italian descent; and
WHEREAS, Cliff Miller has served as President of the Sgt. John Basi-
lone Lodge No. 2442 since March of 2009; he also served as its Vice
President from March of 2007-2009; and
WHEREAS, During his time with OSIA, Cliff Miller served as Chairperson
and Co-chair of many committees and events including the Chinese Auction
Committee, the OSIA State Membership Recruitment and Retention Committee
and the Election Committee at OSIA State Convention; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his tireless work with OSIA, Cliff Miller
served as an Auxiliary Lieutenant for the New York City Fire Department,
as well as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for New York City for
seven years; in this capacity, he is credited with delivering 13 babies,
volunteering for many years at Brookhaven Hospital in the trauma unit,
and training future EMTs; currently, he works as a Fire Inspector; 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 outgoing President Cliff Miller after many years of distinguished
service to Order of Sons of Italy in America, Sgt. John Basilone Lodge
No. 2442; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cliff Miller.