LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Honorable Hugh L. Carey upon the
occasion of being named the Community Honoree by the Peconic Bay Medical
Center on June 19, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of citizens who have made significant contributions to the
public weal of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Honorable Hugh L. Carey upon the occasion of being named the Commu-
nity Honoree by the Peconic Bay Medical Center at its Annual Candlelight
Ball on June 19, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A major force in New York State government and politics, Hugh
L. Carey forged an impressive record that included seven terms in the
United States House of Representatives and two terms as Governor; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Governor of the State of New York, Hugh
L. Carey cut state taxes, helped New York City out of a severe finan-
cial crisis and signed the historic Willowbrook consent decree to bring
about sweeping reforms in the care of the developmentally disabled; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Hugh L. Carey was instrumental in the creation
of the "I Love New York" tourism campaign and founded the Empire State
Games, the nation's largest athletic competition of its kind; his admin-
istration also brought about the building of both the Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center and the South Street Seaport in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, Hugh L. Carey also fostered a growing awareness of the nega-
tive impacts of the various industries in the State of New York and
gained federal disaster area status for the Love Canal area; 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 The Honorable Hugh L. Carey and to
wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Honorable Hugh L. Carey upon the occasion of being named the
Community Honoree by the Peconic Bay Medical Center on June 19, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Hugh L. Carey.