LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edward L. Friedman upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the
Freeport Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those illus-
trious individuals and institutions of the State of New York whose
purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
Edward L. Friedman upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Freeport Chamber of Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, Edward L. Friedman will be honored at the Freeport Chamber of
Commerce's Annual Installation Dinner Dance to be held on Friday, April
3, 2009, at The Coral House in Baldwin, New York; and
WHEREAS, Edward L. Friedman, the highly respected proprietor of Atlan-
tic Bayview Wines & Liquors, 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, Edward L. Friedman has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Edward L. Friedman has displayed
throughout 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edward L. Friedman upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Freeport Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edward L. Friedman.