LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending outgoing Commander Greg Greene upon
the occasion of his designation for special recognition after many years
of distinguished service to American Legion Massapequa Post No. 1066

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals and organizations that devote their energy, resources
and thoughtful care to improving the quality and character of life in
their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
outgoing Commander Greg Greene upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after many years of distinguished service to Ameri-
can Legion Massapequa Post No. 1066, to be celebrated at its Installa-
tion of Officers Brunch on Saturday, June 11, 2016; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by
Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual
helpfulness; it is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organ-
ization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome
programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting
strong national security, and continued devotion to fellow service-mem-
bers and veterans; and
WHEREAS, Greg Greene 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, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body joins
the American Legion Massapequa Post No. 1066 in paying tribute to Greg
Greene in recognition of his exemplary service on behalf of the Post and
his community; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Greg Greene has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Greg Greene has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend outgoing Commander Greg Greene upon the occasion of his desig-
nation for special recognition after many years of distinguished service
to American Legion Massapequa Post No. 1066; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to outgoing Commander Greg Greene.