LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano,
and Carmine Ferrara upon the occasion of their designation for special
recognition by the Franklin Square Historical Society

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano, and Carmine Ferrara have
given not only of their time and energies but also of their competence,
intelligence and leadership and consequently have been designated for
special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Tom Blumen-
stetter, Frank DeStefano, and Carmine Ferrara upon the occasion of their
designation for special recognition by the Franklin Square Historical
Society, to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 19,
2012 at the Plattdeutsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano, and Carmine Ferrara have
been called upon to contribute their time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and have always given of themselves unstinting-
ly; and
WHEREAS, Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano, and Carmine Ferrara have
donated their time, talent and materials in the construction of the
Franklin Square Museum; and
WHEREAS, Always mindful of the community, they have, among them volun-
teered for youth groups, Carey Dads, the Franklin Square Munson Fire
Department and other organizations and religious groups; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of their community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano,
and Carmine Ferrara have stood constant in dignity, good grace and
humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano, and
Carmine Ferrara have displayed throughout their lives; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano, and Carmine Ferrara upon the
occasion of their designation for special recognition by the Franklin
Square Historical Society; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tom Blumenstetter, Frank DeStefano, and Carmine Ferrara.