LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of The Town-
wide Fund of Huntington, to be celebrated on April 19, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would 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 commem-
orate the 50th Anniversary of The Townwide Fund of Huntington, to be
celebrated at its 50th Anniversary Gala on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at
Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, On this most auspicious occasion, The Townwide Fund of Hunt-
ington will honor men and women who have made a significant contribution
to the Fund's success through their dedicated work and philanthropy; and
WHEREAS, The honorees of the evening are: Michael Aboff, Alex Armonas,
Bob Bontempi, Keith Brown, Sal Ferro, Thomas Finnigan, Ellen Fleury,
Dennis Garetano, Clark Gillies, Arthur Goldstein, Kenneth Graf, Bea
Hartigan, Lee Kilbrith, Andrew Lawrence, Richard Maikis, James Margolin,
Gary Melius, James Montalto, Michael Mule, Donald Musgnug, Frank
Petrone, Gary Pezza, James Powers, Jo-Ann Raia, Peter Sloggatt, Cliff
Starkins, Sal Turano, and Russell Vollmer; and
WHEREAS, The Townwide Fund of Huntington was founded in 1961 by a
group of private citizens who wanted to help local charities raise
funds; and
WHEREAS, Today, The Townwide Fund of Huntington continues to infuse
local organizations with the support they need to provide vital health
and human services to the people of Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, As a non-governmental agency, The Townwide Fund of Huntington
bridges the gap between dwindling governmental support for local chari-
ties and the increasing needs of community residents; and
WHEREAS, The Townwide Fund of Huntington holds numerous fundraising
events, including the Thanksgiving Day Run and St. Patrick's Run, as
well as an annual Golf Outing; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions 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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Townwide Fund of Huntington, to
be celebrated on April 19, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Townwide Fund of Huntington.