LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Enrico Fermi Educational Fund upon
the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 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 that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to commend
institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exemplary
programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of excel-
lence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Enrico Fermi Educational Fund upon the occasion of celebrating its
50th Anniversary in 2013; and
WHEREAS, In 1963, under the direction of Michael Vitulli, the Enrico
Fermi Educational Fund was established by members of the Italian-Ameri-
can community in Yonkers, New York, to provide financial help to young
men and women in the pursuit of a college career; and
WHEREAS, The Enrico Fermi Educational Fund was chartered by the State
of New York on March 26, 1964; the corporate charter set forth its
purpose: "to stimulate and promote interest among students of Italian
extraction residing in the City of Yonkers, to further their educational
development by awarding scholarships to such students of Italian descent
who have demonstrated ability and desire to extend their education
beyond high school"; and
WHEREAS, All of the recipients of Enrico Fermi Educational Fund schol-
arships have either completed their college education or are still
attending college; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Enrico Fermi
Educational Fund; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Enrico Fermi Educational Fund upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 50th Anniversary in 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Enrico Fermi Educational Fund.