LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert DiOrio upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Jack Lessing Meritorious Service Award
by St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School

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, Robert DiOrio 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 honor Robert DiOrio
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Jack Lessing
Meritorious Service Award by St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School,
to be celebrated on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the View Restaurant,
Oakdale, New York; and
WHEREAS, A native of Queens, New York, Robert DiOrio is an independent
financial consultant, deeply committed to helping St. John the Baptist
Diocesan High School (SJB) continue its proud tradition of Catholic
education; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man joined the SJB community after his son,
Austin, enrolled in 2002; since that time he has served admirably as a
member of the Board of Advisors, and has used his investment expertise
to aid SJB in achieving its mission and goals; furthermore, he is an
active volunteer at school programs and fundraising events; and
WHEREAS, Robert DiOrio 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, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert DiOrio has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Karen, and their two
children, Austin and Lynn, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Robert DiOrio has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Robert DiOrio upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Jack Lessing Meritorious Service Award by St. John the Baptist
Diocesan High School; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert DiOrio.