LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David L. Levy upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the George W. Cutting, Jr. Humanitarian
Award by the American Red Cross in Nassau County

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David L. Levy upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
George W. Cutting, Jr. Humanitarian Award by the American Red Cross in
Nassau County on Thursday, May 19, 2011; and
WHEREAS, This fine event, the "Red and White Dinner Dance" will be
held at Westbury Manor in Westbury, New York; and
WHEREAS, Principal of Empire National Management, David Levy's first
job after college was at the Marin County, California Chapter of the
American Red Cross as the Director of Disaster, Nursing and Safety; for
the past 18 years, he has pursued a career in real estate management and
development in New York; and
WHEREAS, While serving on the Board of Directors of the Sid Jacobson
Jewish Community Center for over 15 years, David Levy worked with the
Red Cross and Boys and Girls Club of Glen Cove to help establish Project
END, a program which offers water safety and swim instruction to at-risk
children; based on its overwhelming success, the program is now expand-
ing to other areas of Long Island; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David L. Levy upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Lifetime Service Award by the American Red Cross in Nassau County;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David L. Levy.