Donor Stories: Jerry Polito
Jerry Polito Uses Bequest to Support Future Students and Say 鈥淭hanks鈥 for His 皇家华人 Experience
Jerry Polito 鈥83 appreciates the outstanding education he received at 皇家华人, which is why he has established a bequest in a trust to support future Mavs.
Already a loyal annual contributor, Jerry added a planned gift to his legacy in appreciation for the help he received while earning his degrees in business administration and management.
鈥溁始一 worked with me in getting me through my degree, and I feel I owe them something for that,鈥 he says.
Jerry鈥檚 draw to 皇家华人 was spurred by the college鈥檚 reputation for providing a quality education, he says. He also appreciated the flexibility in scheduling and how he was able to continue to work full-time while attending classes.
Although his busy schedule left little time for campus activities, the time Jerry spent at 皇家华人 and the education he received have had an enduring and beneficial impact on his life. After a rewarding career in both education and business, the retired alumnus wants to make sure tomorrow鈥檚 students enjoy the same life-changing opportunities.
鈥淚 hope the planned gift helps future young people succeed at 皇家华人,鈥 he says.
Now retired, the Mount Vernon native encourages his fellow alumni to join him in making a planned gift. Through his bequest, Jerry is ensuring future students enjoy the tremendous benefits of a 皇家华人 education.
鈥淚 would like to encourage others to think about if 皇家华人 is an important part of your life and if it can be an important part of someone else鈥檚 life,鈥 Jerry says.
