LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Southold-Mattituck-Greenport Naval
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps upon the occasion of being named
the Area 4 Most Outstanding Unit

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
illustrious institutions within the State of New York which have made a
substantial impact on the quality of life in their communities and whose
focus is on behalf of young people and their futures; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Southold-Mattituck-Greenport Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training
Corps upon the occasion of being named the Area 4 Most Outstanding Unit;
and
WHEREAS, The area comprises 52 units in the Northeast, from Maine to
Delaware and out to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the fifth consecutive year the Southold-Mat-
tituck-Greenport Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has
received this distinguished honor and serves as a testament to the
drive, determination and devotion of the institution and its 263 cadets;
and
WHEREAS, The esteemed award is based on the cadets' academic achieve-
ment, community service, physical fitness and ability in drill competi-
tions; the thrust of the program is on citizenship; and
WHEREAS, As a combined unit the Southold-Mattituck-Greenport Naval
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has consistently produced award-
winning cadets who have demonstrated high levels of competency, both
individually and as a group; and
WHEREAS, So far, five unit members have received ROTC scholarships and
at least one more is pending; students who have won scholarships will
attend various institutions which include the U.S. Merchant Marine Acad-
emy, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, SUNY Maritime College, Syracuse
University, and Holy Cross; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions 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
commend the Southold-Mattituck-Greenport Naval Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps upon the occasion of being named the Area 4 Most
Outstanding Unit; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Southold-Mattituck-Greenport Naval Junior Reserve Officer
Training Corps.