LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Keith P. Brown upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by The Townwide Fund of Huntington,
Inc.

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 enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals that
generously contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Keith P. Brown upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by The Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc.; this auspicious occasion
will be celebrated at the organization's 2010 Annual Golf Outing to be
held at the Huntington Crescent Club in Huntington, New York, on Thurs-
day, May 20, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Townwide Fund of Huntington was founded in 1961 by a
group of private citizens who wanted to help local charities raise
funds; the organization's essential mission is to utilize the money
raised in Huntington for the benefit of the Huntington community; and
WHEREAS, After 45 years of service, The Townwide Fund of Huntington
continues to infuse local organizations with the support they need to
provide health and human services to the people of Huntington; as a
non-governmental agency, it bridges the gap between governmental support
for local charities and the increasing needs of community residents; and
WHEREAS, Keith P. Brown is a founding partner of Brown and Altman,
LLP; his law practice concentrates on corporate representation in a wide
range of real estate matters, from complex commercial disputes to issues
relating to zoning and land use regulations; and
WHEREAS, Credited with playing a significant role in the development
of the telecommunications industry infrastructure on Long Island, Keith
P. Brown has been at the forefront of representing wireless carriers and
tower developers since the industry's rise in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Admitted to practice in New York and Connecticut, the U.S.
District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and
the Second Circuit United States Court of Appeals, Keith P. Brown is a
member of the New York State Trial Lawyers' Association, American Bar
Association and its state and local affiliates; and
WHEREAS, Keith P. Brown earned his B.A. from the State University at
Albany in 1990 and his Juris Doctor from Touro College in 1994, where he
founded and was Editor-in-Chief of the Touro Environmental Law Journal;
and
WHEREAS, Carrying on his family's tradition of actively participating
in many local professional and charitable organizations, Keith P. Brown
resides in Huntington, New York, with his wife, Barbara, and their three
sons, Aidan, Hunter and Sean; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Keith P. Brown has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Keith P. Brown 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, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Keith P. Brown upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by The Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Keith P. Brown, Huntington, New York.