LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring George P. Rainer upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Service Award by the Ameri-
can 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
George P. Rainer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Lifetime Service 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, George Rainer is Senior Vice President of Human Resources and
Organizational Development at Winthrop University Hospital; he has been
affiliated with the Nassau County Chapter of the American Red Cross for
nearly 20 years and has helped to guide it through some of the nation's
biggest disasters, including the World Trade Center attack and Hurricane
Katrina; and
WHEREAS, Currently completing his three-year term as Nassau County Red
Cross board chairman, George Rainer has provided the Chapter with excep-
tional leadership; prior to his current position, he chaired the Chap-
ter's Human Resources Committee while also serving as Vice Chairman of
the Board; and
WHEREAS, Above all, George Rainer possesses a great love for the
Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross Movement; the American Red Cross
in Nassau County is proud to honor George for his outstanding leadership
and commitment to his fellow men and women; he is a true asset to socie-
ty; 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 George P. Rainer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Lifetime Service Award by the American Red Cross in Nassau Coun-
ty; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to George P. Rainer.