LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing Commander Betty S. Licht upon
the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Hempstead
Bay Power Squadron on May 5, 2011

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 individuals who
contribute significantly to their community and to the quality of life
of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
outgoing Commander Betty S. Licht upon the occasion of her designation
for special recognition by the Hempstead Bay Power Squadron at its annu-
al Change of Watch ceremony, to be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at the
Andrew Fatscher American Legion Post in Valley Stream, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Hempstead Bay Power Squadron is a unit of United States
Power Squadrons (USPS); organized in 1914, USPS is the world's largest
private boating organization and has more than 45,000 members in over
450 local Squadrons across the country and in some U.S. territories; and
WHEREAS, A non-profit organization made up of boating enthusiasts who
have a common interest and appreciation of recreational boating, the
Hempstead Bay Power Squadron promotes safe boating through education;
its members come from such diverse areas as Elmont, Valley Stream,
Lynbrook, Malverne, Island Park, Long Beach, Freeport, Farmingdale and
Massapequa as well as other area municipalities; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Massapequa, Betty Licht has been an active
member of the Hempstead Bay Power Squadron since 1995; a Senior Member,
she has served the Squadron in numerous leadership roles including
Administrative Officer and Executive Officer and, in 2010-2011, as
Commander; and
WHEREAS, She holds the Grade of Seaman and has completed the Basic
Boating, Seamanship, and Operations Training Power Squadron courses; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her years of service to the Hempstead Bay Power
Squadron, Betty Licht has continually demonstrated extreme competence,
extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in her unwavering
service to the Squadron and her community; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband Randy and their
children Adam and Deanna, all of whom feel privileged to be part of her
life and rejoice in her many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Commander Betty S. Licht's long and sustained commitment to
the preservation and enhancement of private boating as well as to the
Hempstead Bay Power Squadron certainly merit the recognition and appre-
ciation of her community and this Legislative Body; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor outgoing Commander Betty S. Licht upon the occasion of her desig-
nation for special recognition by the Hempstead Bay Power Squadron on
May 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Commander Betty S. Licht.