LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing Commander Gary LaMarca upon the
occasion of his designation for special recognition by the Great South
Bay Power Squadron on February 26, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge organizations of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the complexion of 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
outgoing Commander Gary LaMarca upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Great South Bay Power Squadron at its Instal-
lation Dinner to be held on Friday, February 26, 2010, at the Rusy-Bohm
American Legion Post, Islip, New York; and
WHEREAS, Proprietor of Huntington Car Care Center, Gary LaMarca joined
the Great South Bay Power Squadron in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Gary LaMarca was drawn to the Great South Bay Power Squadron
because of the educational boating benefits it provided to him even with
30 years of experience owning and operating a boat on the South Shore of
Long Island; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Gary LaMarca has held numerous positions
in the Great South Bay Power Squadron including Executive Committee
Member, Administrative Office, Executive Office and Squadron Commander;
and
WHEREAS, As the Commander of the Great South Bay Power Squadron, Gary
LaMarca has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary
intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to the
Squadron and his community; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of his service, Gary LaMarca has received many
educational advancements and awards in the squadron including USPS Boat-
ing Course, Seamanship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Skipper Award,
Senior Member, Engine Maintenance and Marine Electronics; and
WHEREAS, Gary LaMarca has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless endeavors on behalf of the Great South Bay Power
Squadron and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Gary LaMarca has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Roberta, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Commander Gary LaMarca's long and sustained commitment to the
preservation and enhancement of private boating as well as the Great
South Bay Power Squadron has clearly advanced the spirit of united
purpose and shared concern which is the unalterable manifestation of our
American manner; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor outgoing Commander Gary LaMarca upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the Great South Bay Power Squadron on
February 26, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Commander Gary LaMarca.