2009-J166
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Larry Swanson upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Wantagh
Chamber of Commerce on January 23, 2009
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor those illus-
trious individuals and institutions of the State of New York whose
purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Larry Swanson upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient of
the Citizen of the Year Award by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Larry Swanson will be honored
at the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce's Annual Installation Dinner Dance to
be held on Friday, January 23, 2009, at Manor East Catering Hall in
Massapequa, New York; and
WHEREAS, Larry Swanson, the proprietor of Environmental Landscaping
and Design, Inc., has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Larry Swanson has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Larry Swanson has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Larry Swanson upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Citizen of the Year Award by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Larry Swanson.