LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending James Skinner upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Person of the Year Award by the East
Meadow Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 individ-
uals who would 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 commend
James Skinner upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Person of the Year Award by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce, to be
celebrated at its 54th Annual Installation of Officers and Directors on
Friday, January 23, 2009, at the Woodbury Country Club; and
WHEREAS, President of A & C Exterminating, James Skinner has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors; he is a member of the East Meadow Chamber of
Commerce; the East Meadow Kiwanis Club, where he is a past President and
at present is the Spiritual Aims Chairman; and a Scoutmaster for Boy
Scouts of America Troop 362; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, James Skinner is currently serving as President
of the North Shore LeTip International and is a Board Member of the New
York State Pest Management Association; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, James Skinner has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 20 years, Maryanne,
and their three boys, James, Colin and Kevin, all of whom feel privi-
leged 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 James Skinner has displayed through-
out his life; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend James Skinner upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Person of the Year Award by the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Skinner.