LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing May 15, 2011, as Community Wellness
Day

WHEREAS, A great community is only as great as those persons and organ-
izations that provide exemplary service, whether through participation
in voluntary programs, through unique personal achievement in their
profession or other endeavors, or simply through a lifetime of good
citizenship; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to recognize
Sunday, May 15, 2011, as Community Wellness Day in Nassau County, Long
Island, New York, to be celebrated at Whispering Pines School in Old
Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Nassau County's Community Wellness Day is an event focusing
on educating members of the community on important information which is
critical to the total wellness for all of its residents; the occasion
will include an impressive array of information on health, safety, envi-
ronmental and financial wellness; and
WHEREAS, Many components of the community will be involved in this
event including Nassau County community leaders, local law enforcement,
local police and fire departments, safety experts, and health and well-
ness professionals; and
WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
commend and recognize those esteemed individuals and organizations with-
in the community for their extraordinary and sustained contributions to
the progress of health, wellness, and the improvement of life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality of life in the communities across this great State of New
York is enriched by the diligence and compassionate commitment of those
individuals whose singular purpose is the care and welfare of others;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize May 15, 2011, as Community Wellness Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Community Wellness Day Committee.