LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Philip Rybecky upon the occasion of
his induction into the Port Washington Youth Activities Hall of Fame on
June 18, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize 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 devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Philip Rybecky upon the occasion of his induction into the Port Washing-
ton Youth Activities Hall of Fame to be celebrated at a Dinner Dance on
Friday, June 18, 2010, at the North Hempstead Country Club; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Philip Rybecky has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community; and
WHEREAS, As a young boy, Philip Rybecky played baseball, basketball,
and football at Port Washington Youth Activities (PYA); later, he worked
at PYA's summer camp, refereed basketball games and umpired baseball
games, eventually managing both the basketball and baseball refereeing
and umpire programs; and
WHEREAS, In high school, Philip Rybecky played varsity soccer and
golf; in high school, he was all county and all state in golf; he
continued playing varsity soccer and golf at Allegheny College, where he
was an All American in Division III, won numerous honors, and placed
17th nationally in the NCAA tournament; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Port Washington resident, Philip Rybecky is a
Senior Vice President for Sales of Diversified Global Graphics Group;
and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Philip Rybecky 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, As an adult, Philip Rybecky has continued to be active with
the PYA, where he has coached baseball and boys and girls basketball and
has served as a grade coordinator and commissioner; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Philip Rybecky served on the PYA Board of Direc-
tors for more than 10 years and held the positions of Secretary and Vice
President; and
WHEREAS, Apart from coaching at PYA, Philip Rybecky has also coached
CYO Basketball as well as girls soccer; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Philip Rybecky has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Debra, and their
three children, Philip, Elisabeth, and William, 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 Philip Rybecky has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Philip Rybecky upon the occasion of his induction into the Port

Washington Youth Activities Hall of Fame on June 18, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Philip Rybecky.