LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating George S. K. Rider upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the 2009
Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay
Shore and the Bay Shore BID

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and ener-
gies to the service of their community and profession, participating in
civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late George S. K. Rider upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award from
the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore and the Bay Shore BID; this
auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the Ninth Annual Bay Shore-
Brightwaters Award Dinner, to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2009, at
Captain Bill's restaurant in Bay Shore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1932 at 11 Maple Avenue in Bay Shore, New York,
George S. K. Rider's early education was spent in Bay Shore, followed by
four years at Phillips Academy, Andover; he then graduated from Yale
University where he earned his B.A. in Economics; and
WHEREAS, After serving in the United States Navy as an officer on
Destroyer duty in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean, George S. K.
Rider spent most of his career as an equity sales trader at Merrill
Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and Dillon Reed; and
WHEREAS, In September 1958, George S. K. Rider was married to the late
Betsy Waskowitz, who passed away in 1963; remarried to his current wife
of 45 years, Dorothy Crawford, George and Dorothy together have a son,
Graham; and a daughter, Jennifer; they also have four beloved grandchil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, Retired in 1995, George S. K. Rider then discovered his two
true passions in life: community service and creative writing; and
WHEREAS, George S. K. Rider has served on the boards of the Chamber of
Commerce of Greater Bay Shore and the Bay Shore BID; he was one of the
drafters of the original blueprint that serves as the by-laws of the Bay
Shore-Brightwaters Summit Council, and has served on its board since
inception, chairing the Downtown Redevelopment Committee; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, George S. K. Rider initiated an extraordinarily
successful program between Bay Shore High School and Andover's Summer
Session that has resulted in significant scholarship money being awarded
to area students to attend prestigious colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS, Currently working on a book of essays entitled, THE ROGUE'S
ROAD TO RETIREMENT, George S. K. Rider was recently published in THE
SOUTHAMPTON REVIEW; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, George S. K. Rider 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 George S. K. Rider has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well being and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate George S. K. Rider upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Citizen Award
from the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore and the Bay Shore BID;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George S. K. Rider.