LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Diana Merenda upon the occasion of her
retirement as Mayor of the Village of Plandome Heights, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Diana Merenda upon the occasion of her retirement as Mayor of the
Village of Plandome Heights, New York on April 1, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Diana Merenda began as a Planning Board Member serving from
2005-2006; she then became Village Trustee holding that title until
2008; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Diana Merenda is an appointed member
of the Executive Committee of the Nassau County Village Officials Asso-
ciation; she is a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, Since 2008, Diana Merenda has faithfully served as Mayor of
the Village of Plandome Heights; she will be remembered for her honesty,
integrity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of
human problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Diana Merenda and to wish her contin-
ued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Diana Merenda upon the occasion of her retirement as Mayor of the
Village of Plandome Heights, New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diana Merenda.