LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Thomas E. Murray upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Trustee Award by
the United Hospital Fund, on May 6, 2013

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, Thomas E. Murray has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Thomas E.
Murray upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2013
Distinguished Trustee Award by the United Hospital Fund, to be cele-
brated at the Tribute to Hospital Trustees luncheon on Monday, May 6,
2013, at the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Distinguished Trustee Award publicly recognizes individ-
uals for extraordinary service, philanthropic support and leadership,
and deep commitment to not-for-profit hospitals in the New York region;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Murray has been called upon to contribute his time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Murray has been Chairman of the Board of Trustees
of Eastern Long Island Hospital, Southampton, New York, since 2003; he
began his service as a Board member in 1999; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Thomas E. Murray is credited with taking a
leading role in the establishment of the East End Health Alliance, an
alliance formed with all three hospitals in Long Island's East End; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he has been actively involved in the renovation
of Eastern Long Island Hospital, including the expansion of acute beds
in psychiatry and addiction, the rebuilding of the emergency department,
and the expansion of the imaging department; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Murray's commitment to ensuring positive
connections between Hospital leadership and the communities it serves
has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and peers;
and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Murray worked for more than thirty years in the
banking industry; he retired in 1992 as President and CEO of Hamilton
Federal Savings and Loan, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Thomas E. Murray served his country with honor and
distinction as a Radioman, Third Class in the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, Thomas E. Murray chairs the Finance
Committee of the Oysterponds Historical Society, of which he was Direc-
tor from 1992 to 1999; he is also Chairman of the Finance Committee of
the Orient Yacht Club, where he was a Director from 1992 to 1998, and
Treasurer of the Orient Wharf Company, where he also served as a Direc-
tor from 1992 to 1999; and
WHEREAS, During the entire period of his community service, a period
of constructive involvement, Thomas E. Murray has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Ursula, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Thomas E. Murray has displayed
throughout his life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Thomas E. Murray upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the 2013 Distinguished Trustee Award by the United Hospital Fund;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Thomas E. Murray.