WHEREAS, Mr. Solimine has previously been presented the Thomas B. Fenlon Award for his distinguished volunteer service to education in Pelham, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Solimine has continued his volunteer service to advance athletics and recreation for Pelham Schools, its students and the children of Pelham through his work on the Pelham Recreation Committee, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Solimine was a driving force in the planning and construction management of Franklin Field along with rebuilding and updating Glover Field in 1998, which is one of the premiere facilities in the area today, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Solimine in his role as Town Supervisor was instrumental in having a new field house at Glover Field built through a grant program he obtained, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Solimine promoted better understanding amongst parents, faculty, the Board and larger community in bringing about support for construction of the new middle school on Ingalls Field, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Solimine also participated in helping the schools and recreation community to arrive at an understanding with respect to a balanced preservation of field space and adequate allocation of faculty parking at the high school, and

WHEREAS, Mr. Solimine continues to be an avid supporter of the Pelham Schools,