LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Rick Hollborn for receiving the Communi-
ty Service Award from the Islip Rotary Club

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Rick Hollborn has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Rick Hollborn
for receiving the Community Service Award from the Islip Rotary Club on
Friday, March 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Rick Hollborn 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, Rick Hollborn of Hollborn & Sons Plumbing and Heating is
being honored as the recipient of the 2010 Community Service Award; he
is affiliated with the Boy Scouts, the Islip Terrace Fire Department,
and the Islip Terrace/East Islip community; and
WHEREAS, An Islip Rotary Club member since 1982, Rick Hollborn has
served as a successful volunteer coach for the East Islip Soccer Club;
he has received several awards and honors, including the Honorary
Membership to the Ruth C. Kinney Parent Teacher Association; the East
Islip School Hall of Fame Honor; the Volunteer of the Year, and Volun-
teer Career Day Presenter; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Rick Hollborn has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Grainne, their chil-
dren, Jonathan, Alanna, and Connor, 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 Rick Hollborn has displayed through-
out his life; he is a true asset to society; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Rick Hollborn for receiving the Community Service Award from the
Islip Rotary Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rick Hollborn.