LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mel Liebmann upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Citizen Participation Award from the
Orangetown Highway Department

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and
organizations that provide exemplary service, whether through partic-
ipation in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in
their profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of
good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mel
Liebmann upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citi-
zen Participation Award from the Orangetown Highway Department at its
annual awards ceremony at a Town Board meeting held at the Town Hall in
Orangeburg, New York; and
WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given to a town resident who has
provided the most volunteer help from outside the Orangetown Highway
Department; Pearl River resident and merchant Mel Liebmann is one such
individual; and
WHEREAS, Mel Liebmann is the proprietor of Mel's Army-Navy Store on
South William Street; he is always available, willing and able to
provide the department with whatever clothing and equipment they may
need, especially in emergency situations; and
WHEREAS, Mel Liebmann has been assisting the Orangetown Highway
Department for 55 years which is said to be a new record for citizen
involvement and participation; subsequently, a street sign on South
William Street was recently installed and renamed Mel Liebmann Place;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
honor Mel Liebmann upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Citizen Participation Award from the Orangetown Highway Department;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mel Liebmann, Pearl River, New York.