LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ron Lupski upon the occasion of being
named the 2009 Man of the Year by the Rotary Club of Shirley and the
Mastics

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Ron
Lupski upon the occasion of being named the 2009 Man of the Year by the
Rotary Club of Shirley and the Mastics; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of Mastic and a graduate of the William
Floyd School District, Ron Lupski grew up playing and fishing in the
Forge River and the Moriches and Great South Bay; and
WHEREAS, When conditions in the Forge River declined, Ron Lupski,
along with his father, William, and his wife, Esther, began to advocate
on behalf of the river; soon, Save the Forge River was formed and he
became the voice of the organization; and
WHEREAS, In just three short years, Ron Lupski and the members of Save
the Forge River and the Forge River Task Force have been able to get the
Forge River listed on the New York State Impaired Waters, as well as
lobby for and receive money that has been allocated for studies, model-
ing and storm water mitigation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Save the Forge River has been able to get legis-
lation passed that has resulted in signs being posted to warn recre-
ational users and residents about the pollution and dangerous levels of
bacteria in the Forge River; and
WHEREAS, Working with Congress, Ron Lupski was able to put the Forge
River on the federal radar, resulting in the United States Army Corps of
Engineers conducting a reconnaissance project, which has been completed
and will shortly move into the second phase, a feasibility study; 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 celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Ron Lupski and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ron Lupski upon the occasion of being named the 2009 Man of the
Year by the Rotary Club of Shirley and the Mastics; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ron Lupski.