LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing Commander Neil Foster Phillips
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Hempstead Bay Power Squadron on May 6, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals 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 Neil Foster Phillips upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition by the Hempstead Bay Power Squadron at
its annual Change of Watch ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010,
at the Andrew Fatscher American Legion Post, Valley Stream, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Neil Foster Phillips is a resident of Freeport, New York, and
is the President and CEO of J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the Hempstead Bay Power Squadron since
2007, Neil Foster Phillips has served the organization in numerous lead-
ership roles, including Executive Officer and Administrative Officer, as
well as Commander; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Neil Foster Phillips has served as Assistant
Treasurer for the United States Power Squadron's District 3; and
WHEREAS, Neil Foster Phillips holds the grade of Junior Navigator and
has completed the following Power Squadron courses: Boat Smart, Seaman-
ship, Piloting, Advanced Piloting, Junior Navigation, Operations Train-
ing, and Certified Vessel Examiner; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his years of service to the Hempstead Bay Power
Squadron, Neil Foster Phillips has continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his
unwavering service to the Squadron and his community; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Carole, as well as
their children and grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Neil Foster Phillips' long and sustained commitment to the
preservation and enhancement of private boating as well as the Hempstead
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 Neil Foster Phillips upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Hempstead Bay Power Squadron
on May 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Commander Neil Foster Phillips.