LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Franklin Square Chamber of
Commerce upon the occasion of hosting its 45th Anniversary Ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of institutions,
business organizations and individuals that generously contribute to the
welfare of the community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain
extraordinary organizations it wishes to recognize for their valued
contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly
acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among
us all; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of hosting its
45th Anniversary Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Along with the 45th Anniversary of the Franklin Square Cham-
ber of Commerce, this special event will also honor and recognize a
number of member organizations that are celebrating milestone anniver-
saries in 2013; they include: Saint Catherine of Sienna Roman Catholic
Church, 100 years; North Shore-Long Island Jewish Franklin Hospital, 50
years; Eastern Meat Farms, 30 years; Plattduetsche Park Restaurant, 74
years; Tulip Caterers, more than 25 years; Murph's Restaurant, 25 years;
Dynamic Physical Therapy, 20 years; Best Cellular, 15 years; New Gener-
ation Karate, 15 years; Cartridge World of Franklin Square, 10 years;
Veterans of Foreign Wars Frank P. Curry Jr. Post No. 2718, 80 years; and
Child Care Council of Nassau, Inc., 40 years; and
WHEREAS, A solid cornerstone of the community, the Franklin Square
Chamber of Commerce will continue to evolve and to improve, always seek-
ing out new ways of helping its members and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of
hosting its 45th Anniversary Ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce and the aforemen-
tioned organizations.