Honor Michael DelPriore's Induction

Senate Resolution No. 4753 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Michael DelPriore upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame on October 8, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and energies to the service of their community and profession, participating in civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all citizens; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Michael DelPriore upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame, celebrated at the 8th Annual Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Erie Trackside Manor in Port Jervis, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have achieved personal success and have made a significant contribution to society, serving as role models to inspire current and future generations of Port Jervis students; a member of the Class of 1975, Michael DelPriore is truly deserving of this great honor; and WHEREAS, Michael DelPriore earned his Associate of Applied Science degree in Architectural Technology from SUNY Orange; he then transferred to Brooklyn's Pratt Institute where he received his Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1980; and WHEREAS, Michael DelPriore began his long and distinguished career building scale models for one of Manhattan's top interior design firms; in 1986, he established the Ryerson Studio, a company which diligently works to bring their client's design and vision to full color

3-dimensional life using the latest laser technology complemented by their fine hand craftsmanship; and WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Michael DelPriore has built projects for many Fortune 500 companies, top real estate developers, city planners, architects, hospital and medical facilities, sporting venues, and retail stores as well as colleges and universities; and WHEREAS, Michael DelPriore's stellar work has been featured internationally and in numerous publications such as the New York Times, USA Today, Interior Design Magazine, the New York Post, and The New York Daily News; and WHEREAS, In addition to his work with his firm, Michael DelPriore was a faculty member at his alma mater, the Pratt Institute, where he founded the school's first architectural model making program; he also taught interior design classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology; and WHEREAS, A history buff, Michael DelPriore is a member of the Kingston Heritage Commission; in this role, he designs and constructs models which have been used to help raise money for many state and national historic buildings; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and community service, a period of constructive involvement, Michael DelPriore has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Michael DelPriore upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Jervis School District Alumni Hall of Fame on October 8, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael DelPriore.