LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas E. DeJulio upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by Kiwanis International Inc.,
on September 22, 2013

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. DeJulio has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Thomas E.
DeJulio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by
Kiwanis International Inc.; he will be honored at its annual President's
Dinner on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Roma View Catering, Howard
Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas DeJulio is president of Kiwanis International Inc.; a
resident of Bronxville, New York, he was elected in June 2012 at the
97th Annual Kiwanis International Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana,
having served previously as president-elect, vice president and as an
international trustee from 2005-08; and
WHEREAS, Thomas DeJulio has a long and distinguished record of service
with Kiwanis International; in 1966, he joined the Key Club of Mount
Vernon High School and was later a charter president of the Circle K
Club at Fordham University; he became a member of the Kiwanis Club of
Mount Vernon, New York, in 1973, and was its distinguished president
from 1979-80; he has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Fordham,
Bronx, since 1989; and
WHEREAS, As New York District Governor from 1996-1997, Thomas DeJulio
served on numerous district leadership and finance committees; further-
more, in his role as an international committee chair and trustee, he
guided Kiwanis in various initiatives that followed best practice
approaches widely utilized by non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, Thomas DeJulio is a life member of Kiwanis International, a
charter member of the Kiwanis International Foundation's Heritage Socie-
ty, a foundation ambassador, a Diamond-level Hixson Fellow, and a Tablet
of Honor recipient; he is also a Founder's Circle donor to The Eliminate
Project, which will rid the world of maternal and neonatal tetanus; and
WHEREAS, Thomas DeJulio earned his juris doctor degree from Fordham
School of Law in 1977, and now serves as general counsel for Fordham
University; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. DeJulio has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, he supports the Boy Scouts of Ameri-
ca and the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon; he is the proud recipi-
ent of the Denzel Washington Community Service award; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Thomas DeJulio has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife of 37 years, Rosemary,
who feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Thomas DeJulio has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Thomas E. DeJulio upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by Kiwanis International Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas E. DeJulio.