LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Thomas Killeen upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Humanitarian Award by the Nassau Physi-
cians' Foundation

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, Thomas Killeen has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Thomas Killeen
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Humanitarian
Award by the Nassau Physicians' Foundation, to be celebrated at its 2011
Gala Fundraiser on Friday, June 17, 2011, at the Cold Spring Country
Club in Cold Spring Harbor, New York; and
WHEREAS, A not-for-profit organization, the Nassau Physicians' Founda-
tion was established in 2003, with the mission of providing a stimulat-
ing environment for physicians, partnering with the community by donat-
ing time and expertise to educational and charitable endeavors, and to
be proactive to pertinent and current health issues; and
WHEREAS, At this year's Gala, the Nassau Physicians' Foundation will
celebrate the accomplishments of individuals who have used their gifts
to advance the well being of others; accordingly, they have chosen
Thomas Killeen for this most auspicious honor; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Killeen attended college and law school on full
academic scholarships; he received his J.D. from St. Johns University
Law School, where he was Managing Editor of the St. Johns Law Review; he
received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, from St. Francis
College; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Thomas Killeen is a partner concentrating his
practice in corporate law on behalf of public and private business
organizations, not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions,
hospitals, health care providers, school districts and municipalities;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas Killeen has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Past Chair of the Banking Law Committee of the Nassau County
Bar Association, Thomas Killeen serves on the Ethics Committee, the
Corporation Law Committee and the Speakers Bureau; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Killeen currently serves as a member of the Executive
Committee of the Board of Trustees of the Long Island Alzheimer's Foun-
dation; he is a member of Hofstra University's Honors College Advisory
Board and is an affiliate board member of the Nassau Physicians' Founda-
tion; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Thomas Killeen is a member of the Board of Direc-
tors of the Long Island Community Chest, Inc., Secretary and a member of
the Board of Directors of the Patriot Group, Inc. and an active partic-
ipant in the Volunteer Lawyers Initiative for the Diocese of Rockville
Centre-based Catholic Charities; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Thomas Killeen has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Thomas Killeen has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Thomas Killeen upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Humanitarian Award by the Nassau Physicians' Foundation; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas Killeen.