LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Franklin Square Red Raiders Soccer
Club upon the occasion of celebrating its 30th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of
life of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly enriched by the
availability of exceptional recreational clubs and activities offered
throughout communities across this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Franklin Square Red Raiders Soccer Club upon the occasion of its
30th Anniversary to be celebrated at its Annual Dinner Dance on Friday,
May 10, 2013, in West Hempstead, New York; and
WHEREAS, On this special day, the Franklin Square Soccer Club will be
honoring six distinguished members for 10 consecutive years of partic-
ipation in the Club; they are: Andreas Perdios, Ignatius Sparacino,
Stephen Bucalo, Mathew Dowling, Daniel Rosini, and Rudley Dorce; and
WHEREAS, The Franklin Square Soccer Club has served the interests of
the people of this Empire State by providing a recreational opportunity
for its residents for the past 30 years; and
WHEREAS, The Franklin Square Soccer Club is recognized as a leading
community soccer organization; such success enjoyed by the Franklin
Square Soccer Club is in direct correlation to the efforts of the many
individuals who have supported the development of the Club over the
years; and
WHEREAS, Community sporting groups such as the Franklin Square Soccer
Club provide an opportunity for the community to bond through the recre-
ation of competition; and
WHEREAS, Steeped in a proud and distinguished history, the Franklin
Square Soccer Club may take just pride in its purposeful growth, as it
looks forward to continuing to serve the recreational and sporting needs
of the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Franklin Square Red Raiders Soccer Club upon the occasion of
celebrating its 30th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Franklin Square Red Raiders Soccer Club and to the afore-
mentioned honorees.