LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Marc J. Blumencranz upon the occasion
of being named a Person of the Year by the Nassau County Law Enforcement
Program

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Marc J. Blumencranz upon the occasion of being named a Person of the
Year by the Nassau County Law Enforcement Program; he will be honored on
October 5, 2009, at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place, New York; and
WHEREAS, Known throughout the insurance industry as worldwide leaders
in insurance brokerage services, Marc J. Blumencranz and his brother,
Eric, have worked together for the past 19 years, expanding their fami-
ly-owned business in Jericho, New York, into one of the largest private-
ly-held firms in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of
the firm, Marc J. Blumencranz has achieved international recognition for
the creation and management of the Bwd Group's world-renowned Sports,
Entertainment and Special Risks Division; and
WHEREAS, As an innovator in the sports insurance field, Marc J.
Blumencranz has developed programs and policies that have been imple-
mented throughout professional sports, including the National Basketball
Association, the Women's National Basketball Association, the National
Hockey League and Major League Baseball; and
WHEREAS, Known for this incomparable knowledge of the insurance issues
that are unique to sports as well as for his background and experience
in commercial insurance matters, Marc J. Blumencranz has translated his
personal expertise into a personal commitment to charitable endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, Whether designing the necessary insurance coverage for
special events as charity-sponsored sports competitions and promotional
activities or personally taking part in fund raising drives and sporting
events, Marc J. Blumencranz has actively participated in a wide range of
philanthropic activities across Long Island and throughout the New York
Metropolitan region; and
WHEREAS, Marc J. Blumencranz has been a familiar face at numerous
fundraising events including the annual walks for the American Heart
Association and Multiple Sclerosis, the Ronald McDonald House Sport
Festival, the Make-A-Wish Foundation Evening at Shea Stadium, as well as
other activities on behalf of the American Cancer Society, the March of
Dimes and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; and
WHEREAS, With Marc J. Blumencranz throughout have been his wife,
Ellen, and their two children, Adam and Jill, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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
commend Marc J. Blumencranz upon the occasion of being named a Person of
the Year by the Nassau County Law Enforcement Program, and wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marc J. Blumencranz.