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Mary Beth Del Balzo, President & CEO, The College of
Westchester; Joseph M. Delfino, Honorius Causa Recipient and Former Mayor of
White Plains; Thomas M. Roach, Mayor of White Plains
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Honorius Causa Recipient
Hon. Joseph M. Delfino
Former Mayor, White Plains, NY
A native and life-long White Plains resident, and a
long-time friend of The College of Westchester, Joe Delfino served our country
in the U.S. Air Force. He also spent 30 years serving in local government,
including 10 years on the White Plains Common Council, then representing White
Plains on the County Board of Legislators, and, most notably, as Mayor for 12
years. He is credited with spearheading the transformation of White Plains from
a city that went to sleep at 5 PM to a vibrant hub of activity, through
brokering and negotiating deals resulting in residential and commercial
properties such as the City Center, Ritz Carlton and Jefferson Place. Also
during his tenure, the city gained over 43 acres of parkland. A son of
immigrants, Mr. Delfino never forgot his roots, as evidenced by the support he
gave to the city’s immigrant population in the form of respect and services. He
has been a champion for diversity, relishing the four annual ethnic parades
initiated during his tenure, and enjoying positive relationships with all the
religious institutions in White Plains.
In addition, he was one of the first signatories of the
U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Climate Control Agreement, which instituted local
energy saving practices. More than physical enhancement of the city’s downtown,
Mayor Delfino’s career has been distinguished by his encyclopedic knowledge of
White Plains and his personal relations with thousands of residents. He
tirelessly attends civic, community and neighborhood activities and has been a
loyal supporter of White Plains Public Schools. He has served as President of
the New York State Conference of Mayors and received numerous awards including
an honorary degree from Pace University.
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