LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ernest J. Strada upon the occasion of
his retirement as Mayor of the Village of Westbury, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble 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
Ernest J. Strada upon the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of the
Village of Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong resident whose involvement with the Village of
Westbury, New York, spans almost half of its 75-year history, Ernest J.
Strada worked for the family plumbing and heating business during the
day and sold concessions at what used to be Roosevelt Raceway at night
as a young man and new husband; and
WHEREAS, In 1970, Ernest J. Strada was appointed to the zoning board
of appeals and, four years later, a vacancy on the board of trustees
provided him with the opportunity to run for public office; and
WHEREAS, Ernest J. Strada served as trustee for the next seven years
until 1981, when he ran on the Action Party ticket for what would be his
first of seven consecutive terms as mayor; and
WHEREAS, A former deputy commissioner for the Nassau County Department
of Public Works, Ernest J. Strada has been employed by the LiRo group,
an engineering consulting firm, since 1996; and
WHEREAS, For the past 28 years, Ernest J. Strada rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Village of Westbury, New York,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues, friends
and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Mayor, Ernest J. Strada served with loyal-
ty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty and
always showed a unique grasp of human problems in his official acts; 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, With great pride this Legislative Body recognizes the magna-
nimous contributions of Ernest J. Strada and is pleased to have this
opportunity to wish him continued success in all of his future endeav-
ors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ernest J. Strada upon the occasion of his retirement as Mayor of
the Village of Westbury, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ernest J. Strada.