LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Corn-
ing Marconi Lodge to be celebrated May 25, 2013

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 are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body, in keeping
with its time-honored traditions, to recognize and pay tribute to those
organizations which foster ethnic pride and enhance the profile of
cultural diversity which strengthens the fabric of the communities of
New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of the Corning Marconi Lodge to be cele-
brated on Saturday, May 25, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Corning Marconi Lodge was established April 6, 1913, as
Sons of Italy chapter; approximately 15 years ago, the Lodge became a
separate organization, known as Italian-American War Veterans; and
WHEREAS, Lodge membership was opened to those of Italian-American
descent as well as their spouses; and
WHEREAS, The original Sons of Italy/Marconi Lodge was located on Front
Street, Corning, New York; the Lodge was later moved to a building on
Water Street on the south side of the bridge on Bridge Street; however,
the building was destroyed in the 1972 Agnes flood; and
WHEREAS, That event prompted the purchase of its present day building
at 26-28 Pulteney Street; and
WHEREAS, The Corning Marconi Lodge boasts a membership of approximate-
ly 200-250 members; although it is a social club, it is heavily involved
in community projects, such as the Corning Memorial Day parade,
donations to the food bank, hosting luncheons for Bath VA veterans, and
sponsoring motorcycle charity rides; and
WHEREAS, In years past, the Corning Marconi Lodge sponsored a local
Boy Scout troop and members actively participated in camping activities
with the Boy Scouts at a local cabin built specifically for them; and
WHEREAS, Traditionally, when a lodge member dies, the Corning Marconi
Lodge donates a book relative to the Italian heritage and culture in his
or her memory to the library; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Corning Marconi Lodge to be
celebrated May 25, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Corning Marconi Lodge.