LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Retired Mayor Leonard Wurzel as he is
honored by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington at its 44th
Annual Gala on March 23, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the communities of New York State are reflective of
the concerned and dedicated efforts of organizations and individuals who
devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Retired Mayor Leonard Wurzel upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington at its
44th Annual Gala, to be held at The Clubhouse at Harbor Links on Friday,
March 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Residents for a More Beautiful Port Washington has been dedi-
cated to creating a strong, unified and sustainable community in Port
Washington and surrounding areas since 1968; and
WHEREAS, Each year, at its Annual Gala, Residents for a More Beautiful
Port Washington proudly honors those who work in support of its mission
and help to make Port Washington an outstanding community in which to
live and work; and
WHEREAS, Former Mayor Leonard Wurzel, who is being recognized for his
designation as a Community Chest "Citizen of the Year," truly merits
this high honor; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Leonard Wurzel has devoted himself to both Sands Point
and Greater Port Washington, serving as Sands Point Mayor, Village Trus-
tee, Building Commissioner, and Water Commissioner; he has also been a
valued member of the Steering Committee for the Shared Visioning Process
for Port Washington, the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, and the
Emergency Preparedness Committee; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Retired Mayor Leonard Wurzel as he is honored by Residents for a
More Beautiful Port Washington at its 44th Annual Gala on March 23,
2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mayor Leonard Wurzel.