LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Debbie Basile upon the occasion of her
retirement after 17 years of distinguished service as President of the
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition on January 11, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
individuals who devote themselves 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 honor
Debbie Basile upon the occasion of her retirement after 17 years of
distinguished service as President of the Babylon Breast Cancer Coali-
tion on January 11, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Debbie Basile has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and the
Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, consequently, a celebration will be
held in her honor on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at Lily Flanagan's
Pub, Babylon, New York; and
WHEREAS, Debbie Basile has served as the President of the Babylon
Breast Cancer Coalition since she founded the organization in 1993; and
WHEREAS, Since that time, Debbie Basile has worked tirelessly to
create awareness about breast health issues for Babylon Town residents;
through her efforts Babylon residents battling breast or gynecological
cancer can avail themselves to a plethora of services to help them cope
with their diagnosis and treatment; and
WHEREAS, In addition to education and support, the Babylon Breast
Cancer Coalition offers private transportation to medical appointments,
housecleaning, catered meals, financial assistance, child care and much
more to patients; and
WHEREAS, No other cancer organization in the region offers more
comprehensive assistance to patients than the Babylon Breast Cancer
Coalition; this assistance is a direct result of Debbie Basile's
constant efforts to address the many challenges cancer patients face;
and
WHEREAS, Debbie Basile has been a member of the Long Island Breast
Cancer Network, the Suffolk County Cancer Task Force and many other
local and national breast cancer organizations; and
WHEREAS, Her dedication to and success in improving the quality of
life for countless others have resulted in her receiving numerous
awards; she has been recognized by NEWSDAY and other Long Island publi-
cations and was named one of Long Island's 50 Most Influential Women in
2006; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Debbie Basile has appeared on numerous radio and
television programs and has served as a peer reviewer on research
projects and was a guiding force on the Long Island Breast Cancer Study
Project; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Debbie Basile has repeatedly displayed
initiative and an unrelenting commitment when pursuing the highest of
goals, and she has served as a role model of leadership to be emulated
by all; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by Debbie
Basile over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a

long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Debbie Basile upon the occasion of her retirement after 17 years
of distinguished service as President of the Babylon Breast Cancer
Coalition on January 11, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Debbie Basile.