LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nicholas R. Palumbo upon the occasion of
his designation as a 2011 Father of the Year by the Father's Day Council
of Westchester County and the American Diabetes Association

WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Nicholas R. Palumbo upon the occasion of his designation as a 2011
Father of the Year by the Father's Day Council of Westchester County and
the American Diabetes Association to be recognized at an Awards Dinner
on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at the Trump National Golf Club in Briar-
cliff Manor, New York; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Adelphi University, Nicholas R. Palumbo earned
his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics; today, he and his
family reside in Westchester County, New York; and
WHEREAS, A partner at Opus Advisory Group, LLC, located in Purchase,
New York, Nicholas R. Palumbo has dedicated his 25 year career to
providing expert financial counsel and resources to help client partners
build wealth and reach financial independence; professionalism and high
standards for service and ethics have earned him recognition from his
peers and leading industry groups; and
WHEREAS, Consistently exceeding the expectations of the successful
professionals, business owners and retirees he serves, Nicholas R.
Palumbo's proven performance record is a testament of his knowledge,
expertise and commitment to advancing clients' financial well-being; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas R. Palumbo operates his practice with paramount
integrity and honesty, and through his consistent efforts and reputation
for extraordinary service he has built solid client and professional
relationships that have allowed him to expand his business exponential-
ly; prior to Opus, he served as President of Westchester Advisory Group
which merged with The Aileron Group, Inc. in 2001 to form Opus Advisory
Group; and
WHEREAS, Nicholas R. Palumbo has received numerous honors in recogni-
tion of his accomplishments; he is a member of the Premier Association
of Financial Professionals, and The Million Dollar Round Table as well
as membership in its prestigious Top of the Table for the last seven
years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Nicholas R. Palumbo has made numerous
contributions of his time and expertise to further financial industry
best practices; he is also a member of the National Association of
Insurance and Financial Advisors, the nation's largest financial
services association; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Nicholas R. Palumbo contributes to
various charities and organizations in his area; in 1996, he co-founded
The Opus Foundation, the charitable arm of Opus Advisory Group, through
which he offers clients insights into the best means of establishing
personal charitable foundations and helps clients strategize their
philanthropic endeavors and fulfill their personal charitable endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Linda, and their chil-
dren, Joseph and Lia, all of whom feel privileged to be part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, In his spare time, Nicholas R. Palumbo enjoys playing golf,
coaching his son in football and baseball and he also enjoys spending
time with his family; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Nicho-
las R. Palumbo over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to his family
and community; 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 those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nicholas R. Palumbo upon the occasion of his designation as a 2011
Father of the Year by the Father's Day Council of Westchester County and
the American Diabetes Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nicholas R. Palumbo.