LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Luigi Squillante upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by Cellini Lodge No. 2206

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Luigi Squillante upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by Cellini Lodge No. 2206, to be celebrated on Friday, April 5,
2013, at the Chateau Briand in Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, This fine event is to acknowledge the 45th Anniversary of
Cellini Lodge No. 2206; a part of the Order Sons of Italy in America
(OSIA), Cellini Lodge No. 2206 is a social and philanthropic organiza-
tion which was founded in September of 1968; and
WHEREAS, Luigi Squillante is the 24th President of Cellini Lodge; he
is a native New Yorker who was born and raised in Astoria, New York, and
attended elementary and high schools in Long Island City, later graduat-
ing from Baruch College in New York City; and
WHEREAS, After college, Luigi Squillante began his career at Citibank
in New York City working in the chemical and pharmaceutical department;
he later advanced to become a credit specialist managing files for
Monsanto, Eastman Kodak, Dow, Dupont Chemical, and Bayer, to name a few;
and
WHEREAS, Luigi Squillante moved on to Canon USA Inc. in Lake Success,
beginning in the customer service field, working his way up to Technical
Support Specialist, before moving on to MCI Wireless in Garden City; in
1997, he moved on to Delta Funding Corporation in Woodbury and advanced
to Director of Business Technology, managing the internal and external
development team for ten years; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, Luigi Squillante found his current position as Head
of Application Development at Nature Publishing Group, which publishes
approximately 120 scientific, technical and medical journals; and
WHEREAS, Luigi Squillante's community work includes being a Third
Degree Mason of Trinity Lodge No. 12 of the 9th Manhattan District of
New York, Cellini Lodge No. 2206 and Order Sons of Italy in America; and
WHEREAS, Luigi Squillante has held many offices within Cellini Lodge,
including Financial Secretary, Orator, First Vice-President, and Presi-
dent; he has been a Director, First Vice-President and President of the
Cellini Charitable Foundation and has also chaired many Cellini Lodge
Committees such as Membership and Fundraising; and
WHEREAS, On the OSIA state level Luigi Squillante has just been
elected to another term as Commissioner of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum,
a position he has held since 2010; he has served as a member of the New
York State Autism Committee and as Chairperson for the New York State
Website Competition Committee; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his parents, Emma and Salva-
tore, his siblings, Alfonso, Maria and JoAnn, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Luigi Squillante's distinguished record merits the recogni-
tion and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Luigi Squillante upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Cellini Lodge No. 2206; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Luigi Squillante.