Honor DiLorenzos for Service

2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Dr. James V. and Bonnie DiLorenzo upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by Mount Saint Mary College, to be celebrated at its 39th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament and 5th Annual Tennis Tournament on Monday, June 5, 2017, at The Powelton Club in Newburgh, New York; and WHEREAS, Dr. James V. and Bonnie DiLorenzo have been selected as this year's Tennis Honorees in recognition of their steadfast and unwavering commitment to Mount Saint Mary College and the community-at-large; and WHEREAS, Residents of Newburgh, Dr. James V. and Bonnie DiLorenzo have been married for 44 years; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Newburgh, Dr. James V. DiLorenzo attended St. Patrick's High School; after graduation, he earned his bachelor's degree at Manhattan College, and studied medicine at Albany Medical College of Union University; and WHEREAS, After successfully completing his medical education and training, Dr. James V. DiLorenzo returned to his hometown and opened a private practice in internal medicine; in 2011, he joined the staff at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Medical Group, where he continues to see patients on a daily basis; and WHEREAS, Since 1980, Dr. James V. DiLorenzo has been a vital part of the Mount Saint Mary College Medical Team; in this capacity, he sees students at the health clinic every other Friday; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his profession, Dr. James V. DiLorenzo has served on the Board of Trustees for the Amos and Sarah Holden Home and the Board of Trustees for the Taconic IPA; in addition, he held the position of Chair of the Department of Medicine at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, and President of the Orange County Medical Society; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in upstate New York, Bonnie DiLorenzo moved to Newburgh in 1970, where she attended Orange County Community College for Medical Technology; after graduation, she served as a medical technician at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, New York, and the Albany VA Hospital where she completed research on the effects of vitamin B-12; and WHEREAS, Bonnie DiLorenzo volunteers her time and energies to numerous worthy organizations including the Middle Hope PTO, the Marlboro Central School District Health and Wellness Committee, the Newburgh Day Nursery, and the St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital Auxiliary, as well as the Hospice Auxiliary of Orange and Sullivan counties; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a period of constructive involvement, Dr. James V. and Bonnie DiLorenzo have stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their two children, Benjamin and Kristen, both of whom have shown them love and support and rejoice in their many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals for the benefit of others which Dr. James V. and Bonnie DiLorenzo have displayed throughout their lives; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Dr. James V. and Bonnie DiLorenzo upon the occasion of their designation for special recognition by Mount Saint Mary College on June