LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Eric Keil upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Amherst Davis Memorial Farmer Citizen of
the Year Award by the Long Island Farm Bureau on April 1, 2016

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 reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Eric
Keil upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Amherst
Davis Memorial Farmer Citizen of the Year Award by the Long Island Farm
Bureau, to be celebrated at its 98th Annual Awards Gala on Friday, April
1, 2016, at the Riverhead Polish Hall, Riverhead, New York; and
WHEREAS, Eric Keil and his three brothers, together with their father,
run Otto Keil Florist/Emma's Garden Growers at four different locations
between Huntington and the North Fork of Long Island, focusing on
providing quality annuals, shrubs, perennials and soil products; and
WHEREAS, Eric Keil 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, This remarkable man has been an active and dedicated member
of the agricultural industry for numerous years; he is present on the
local level, attending meetings and having a voice among his local lead-
ers and colleagues while maintaining a positive, dedicated relationship
with his community; and
WHEREAS, A true leader, Eric Keil devotes his time and energy to not
only the Farm Bureau, but in all local agricultural organizations, where
he feels he can make a difference speaking for the industry so that he
can continue to do what he loves, farm; and
WHEREAS, As a participant of the Long Island Farm Bureau Board of
Directors, Eric Keil attends various meetings related to the Cornell
Cooperative Extension Agricultural Stewardship Program Advisory Commit-
tee, the Southold Land Preservation Committee, and Southold Local
Affairs Committee; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Eric Keil held the leadership position of Presi-
dent of Long Island Flower Growers Association from 1999-2001; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Eric Keil has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; 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
honor Eric Keil upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Amherst Davis Memorial Farmer Citizen of the Year Award by the Long
Island Farm Bureau; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Eric Keil.