LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Roger Bahnik upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by The Interfaith Nutrition Network

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Roger Bahnik upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion by The Interfaith Nutrition Network; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated at the organization's 2011 INNkeepers Ball, to be held on
Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the Long Island Marriott in Uniondale, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN) was founded in 1983 as
a single soup kitchen run by a small group of concerned volunteers;
working at a church in Hempstead, Long Island, the volunteers discovered
that not only were there large numbers of hungry people on Long Island,
but that individuals working together could make a difference in the
lives of the homeless; and
WHEREAS, With the success of the Hempstead soup kitchen, The INN
became a magnet for individuals who wanted to help those who were hungry
in their own communities; by sharing knowledge, the volunteers began to
form an interfaith network of soup kitchens to feed hungry Long Islan-
ders, and soon after the Hempstead soup kitchen began operations, others
opened in Long Beach, Freeport and Central Islip; and
WHEREAS, Today, The INN has grown to become the largest private social
service agency of its kind on Long Island; there are a total of 19 soup
kitchens, operating as part of The INN's network across Long Island,
feeding more than 5,500 people each week; and
WHEREAS, The INN's single principle is that everyone be treated with
dignity and respect; it is a working model of how to unite the community
to overcome the challenge of hunger and homelessness; and
WHEREAS, Born and educated in Switzerland, Roger Bahnik immigrated to
the United States in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Roger Bahnik is the founder, owner and chief executive offi-
cer of Mill-Max Manufacturing Corporation of Oyster Bay, New York; it is
one of the world's leading manufacturers of high reliability electronic
connectors; and
WHEREAS, Serving on the boards of directors of the American Community
Bank, the Council of Overseers of the Tilles in Brooklyn, New York,
Roger Bahnik also is on the advisory boards of the Main Street Associ-
ation and Friends of the Bay in Oyster Bay, and Old Westbury Gardens in
Old Westbury; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Roger Bahnik, together with his wife, Lori, is
Co-President of the Board of Trustees of the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Oyster Bay/East Norwich; and
WHEREAS, Residing in Oyster Bay, New York, Roger and Lori Bahnik are
the proud parents of two children and grandparents to six beloved grand-
sons; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Roger Bahnik has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Roger Bahnik has displayed through-
out his life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Roger Bahnik upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by The Interfaith Nutrition Network; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roger Bahnik, Oyster Bay, New York.