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This resolution posthumously honors Philip F. Foglia, an accomplished Italian-American attorney, prosecutor, and civic activist who passed away in 2020 from COVID-19, recognizing his significant contributions to public service, legal integrity, and Italian-American heritage. The resolution highlights Foglia's distinguished legal career, including his work as a prosecutor in the Bronx County District Attorney's Office and the Southern District of New York, where he focused on public corruption cases, as well as his roles in the private sector and state government. It celebrates his passionate advocacy for Italian-American rights, including founding the Italian-American Legal Defense and Higher Education Fund, serving on the board of the Italian American Museum, and leading a successful campaign to erect a statue of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini. The resolution acknowledges Foglia's commitment to community, justice, and cultural preservation, and formally honors him on the occasion of his special recognition by the New York Conference of Italian American Legislators on May 19, 2025, while also directing that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to his family as a gesture of respect and remembrance.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1028