LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Friends of the Port Washington
Public Library upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Annual Richard
D. Whittemore Book and Author Luncheon

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Friends of the Port Washington Public Library upon the occasion of
celebrating its 40th Annual Richard D. Whittemore Book and Author Lunch-
eon; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday, May 21,
2009, at the Club House at Harbor Links in Port Washington, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1966, the Friends of the Port Washington Public
Library, under the able leadership of its current President, Amy Bass,
is an independent, nonprofit organization, dedicated to strengthening
the ties between the Library and community, and to advancing the Library
as a center for life-long learning, information and culture; it supports
the Library through volunteerism, programming, fundraising, outreach and
advocacy; and
WHEREAS, For 40 years, the Friends of the Port Washington Public
Library have been sponsoring a book and author luncheon; renamed in 2000
in memory of its first President, Richard Whittemore, the 2009 luncheon
is featuring two authors: Tony Horwitz, the Pulitzer Prize winner who
will speak on his most recent book, A VOYAGE LONG AND STRANGE: REDISCOV-
ERING AMERICA and Jayne Anne Phillips, an award winning novelist, whose
most recent book, LARK AND TERMITE, has received critical acclaim; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Friends of the Port Washington Public Library upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 40th Annual Richard D. Whittemore Book and
Author Luncheon; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Amy Bass, President, Friends of the Port Washington Public
Library, Port Washington, New York.