LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Court upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2009 Small Businessperson of the Year
Award by Farmingdale's Nassau County Chamber of Commerce

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 honor John
Court upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2009
Small Businessperson of the Year Award by Farmingdale's Nassau County
Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at a party on Thursday, October 1,
2009, at The Nutty Irishman in Farmingdale, New York; and
WHEREAS, John Court is the co-owner of The Nutty Irishman in Farming-
dale which opened for business in 2004; his newest establishment, The
Lark Pub & Grub, opened in June 2009 in East Northport; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Board of Directors of the Farmingdale Chamber
of Commerce, John Court has shown that he is committed to helping his
community; The Nutty Irishman has been the host location for many
fundraisers that have raised a substantial amount for many charities;
furthermore, The Nutty Irishman contributes annually to many local youth
and athletic programs; and
WHEREAS, Realizing he loved the quaintness and charm of a small town,
John Court decided to move to the Village of Farmingdale; subsequently,
he is a resident as well as a successful businessman in the great commu-
nity he is proud of and calls home; and
WHEREAS, John Court 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, John Court has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; 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 John Court upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2009 Small Businessperson of the Year Award by Farmingdale's Nassau
County Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Court, Farmingdale, New York.