LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. upon
the occasion of its 40th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge organizations of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the complexion of the majestic 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 the
Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. upon the occasion of its 40th Anniver-
sary, to be celebrated at its Change of Watch Ceremony at the Sagamore
Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, New York, on Monday, March 21, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. was founded in September
1971, by a group of Manhasset Bay Squadron members who saw the need for
a separate squadron in the important boating center of Oyster Bay; the
new squadron proudly took its place among the then 450 USPS Squadrons
from coast-to-coast; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc.'s 40 years of
existence, they have trained over 3000 local men, women and children in
safe boating procedures through its public boating courses, as well as
educated students in charts, piloting, life preservers, weather and the
operating rules of the waterway; and
WHEREAS, The Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. has spearheaded the
cleanup efforts associated with Ocean Conservancy's International Coas-
tal Cleanup program, which is the world's largest volunteer cleanup
effort; and
WHEREAS, Since 1987, the Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. has offered
its services to the metropolitan area by taking part in the "Around
Manhattan Island Swim Marathon"; Oyster Bay members volunteer to keep
swimmers safe as they continue to guard the waters for the "Swim Across
the Sound" event which raises thousands of dollars for cancer care; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. has
been honored with many awards and accolades, including the Haedrich
Memorial Trophy awarded in 1972, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1988 and 2003; this
esteemed honor is given to a squadron who shows the greatest rate of
member retention and member increase, as well as advancement of member's
academic rating; and
WHEREAS, Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc, also received the Jerrad
Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Teaching in 1973; in 1979 and in 1982,
the Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. was the recipient of the Prince
Henry Trophy for the achievements of its members in attaining advanced
grades; and
WHEREAS, Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. proudly accepted District 3's
Award for Cooperative Charting in the Oyster Bay Area in 2001, 2006, and
2007; furthermore, the Squadron was awarded the Anthony Scimeca Educator
of the Year Award in 2007, and again in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Recreational boating is fun as well as an enjoyable activity
in which many New York State residents actively participate during the
summer months; the Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc.'s long and sustained
commitment to the preservation and enhancement of private boating has
clearly advanced the spirit of united purpose and shared concern which
is the unalterable manifestation of our American manner; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Oyster Bay Power Squadron, Inc. upon the occasion of its 40th
Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution,, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ronald Ferina, Commander, Oyster Bay Power Squadron,
Inc., Oyster Bay, New York.