LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Opatow upon the occasion of his
retirement after many years of distinguished service as Director of the
Freeport Memorial Library

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David Opatow upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service as Director of the Freeport Memorial Library; he
will officially retire on Friday, December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, For the past 24 years, David Opatow rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Freeport Memorial Library,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; he truly
enjoyed working for a great library which comprised a conscientious
Board of Directors and an enthusiastic staff; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Director, David Opatow served with loyal-
ty, honor and distinction, and, was governed by a keen sense of duty and
always showed a unique grasp of human problems in his official acts; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Judy, and their three
children, Jessica and her husband, Bob, Sandra and her husband, Pat, and
Mark and his wife, Alicia, as well as one grandson, Jonny, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achieve-
ments; 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
honor David Opatow upon the occasion of his retirement after many years
of distinguished service to the Freeport Memorial Library; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Opatow, Oceanside, New York.