Honor Peter Tufano's Achievements

Senate Resolution No. 2145 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Peter Tufano upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2016 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Peter Tufano upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2016; this momentous occasion was celebrated on Friday, November 4, 2016, at the Arnold Packer Hughs Auditorium in Monticello High School; and WHEREAS, Peter Tufano is Dean and Professor of Finance at Sold Business School, as well as a Professorial Fellow at Bethel College, University of Oxford, where he championed the concept of a business school embedded within the University; and WHEREAS, A prolific scholar, Peter Tufano serves as a course developer, seasoned academic leader, social entrepreneur, and an adviser to business and government leaders; and WHEREAS, In 2000, Peter Tufano founded and currently chairs the Doorways to Dreams Fund, a non-profit organization which works with partners to help low income households successfully manage their financial needs; and WHEREAS, Peter Tufano's research on consumer finance and the work of Doorways to Dreams Fund was instrumental in the passage of the American Savings Promotion Act in December of 2014, which removed federal barriers to the sale of prize linked savings products in the United States; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining Oxford, Peter Tufano served as a faculty member at the Harvard Business School for 22 years; during this time, he assumed a number of leadership roles, serving as department chair, course head, and Senior Associate Dean; and WHEREAS, In addition, he oversaw the school's tenure and promotion processes, its campus planning, and advised the University on financial and real estate matters; he was also the founding co-chair of the Harvard Innovation Lab, a cross-university initiative to foster entrepreneurship; and WHEREAS, A 1975 graduate of Monticello High School, Peter Tufano earned his AB in economics summa cum laude, as well as his MBA with high distinction and Ph.D. in Business Economics at Harvard University; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Peter Tufano has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Peter Tufano has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records this tribute to Peter Tufano, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Peter Tufano upon the occasion of his induction into the Monticello High School Hall of Distinction Class of 2016; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Peter Tufano.