LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Warren Richmond upon the occasion of
being designated the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's 2009 Golf Classic
Honoree on June 8, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Warren Richmond upon the occasion of being designated the Girl Scouts of
Suffolk County's 2009 Golf Classic Honoree on Monday, June 8, 2009, at
the Port Jefferson Country Club; and
WHEREAS, Warren Richmond is a man of singular distinction who has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and consequently has been selected for this most prestigious
commendation; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Northport, New York, Warren Richmond is a part-
ner in the law firm of Ingerman Smith, LLP, located in Hauppauge, New
York; this prestigious firm represents over 60 school districts in
Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland counties; and
WHEREAS, Well known and highly respected, Warren Richmond has appeared
as a guest commentator on Court TV as well as on the MSNBC program, "The
Abrams Report"; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Warren Richmond 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, Warren Richmond has served as Vice President of the North-
port-East Northport Board of Education, President of the Northport Rota-
ry Club and President of the Pederson-Krag Mental Health Center; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Warren Richmond was the Secretary of the Board
of Governors of the Nissequogue Golf Club as well as a member of the
Northport Historical Society and the Board of Concepts for Narcotics
Prevention; and
WHEREAS, Warren Richmond has been a long-time supporter of Girl Scout-
ing and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Girl Scouts of
Suffolk County; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Warren Richmond has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Warren Richmond is a graduate of Boston College and the
University of Maryland Law School; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jennifer, and their
two children, Kerry and Warren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Warren Richmond has displayed
throughout 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, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Warren Richmond upon the occasion of being designated the Girl
Scouts of Suffolk County's 2009 Golf Classic Honoree on Monday, June 8,
2009; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Warren Richmond.