LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Phil Ammirato upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition as Honoree of the Townwide Fund
of Huntington Inc.'s 2013 golf outing

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and ener-
gies to the service of their community and profession, participating in
civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Phil Ammirato upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as Honoree of the Townwide Fund of Huntington Inc.'s 2013
golf outing; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday,
May 16, 2013, at the Huntington Crescent Club in Huntington, New York;
and
WHEREAS, The Townwide Fund of Huntington was founded in 1961 by a
group of private citizens who wanted to help local charities raise
funds; the organization's essential mission is to keep money raised in
Huntington within the community so as to infuse local organizations with
the support they need to provide vital health and human services to the
people of Huntington; and
WHEREAS, As a non-governmental agency, The Townwide Fund of Huntington
bridges the gap between governmental support for local charities and the
increasing needs of community residents; and
WHEREAS, Annually,The Townwide Fund sponsors a golf outing, which adds
significant funds to support the Fund's worthy and much needed services;
and
WHEREAS, A banker on Long Island and New York City for over 30 years,
Phil Ammirato is a Senior Vice President and the Regional Vice President
for the Suffolk County region for TD Bank; he is responsible for the
bank's commercial lending activities across 24 locations in the county;
and
WHEREAS, Phil Ammirato has been active in his community; his volun-
teerism includes working with the Hofstra Accounting Department Advisory
Board, Cleary Deaf Child Foundation and John Glenn Football Alumni Asso-
ciation; and
WHEREAS, Born, raised and educated on Long Island, Phil Ammirato
resides with his wife and two children in Greenlawn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Phil Ammirato has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Phil Ammirato has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Phil Ammirato upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as Honoree of the Townwide Fund of Huntington,
Inc.'s 2013 golf outing; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Phil Ammirato.