LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the President's Award by the Hicksville
Community Council

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, Lionel Chitty 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 honor Lionel Chitty
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the President's
Award by the Hicksville Community Council, to be celebrated at its 41st
Anniversary Dinner on Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Hicksville, New York;
and
WHEREAS, As President of the Hicksville Chamber of Commerce, Lionel
Chitty is being recognized for his undaunting service to the community
and an impressive rejuvenation of the business community under his lead-
ership; and
WHEREAS, Not only has Lionel Chitty strived to involve local busi-
nesses, but he has also reached out to residents to work jointly on
community projects; and
WHEREAS, Lionel Chitty 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, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Lionel Chitty 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 Lionel Chitty has displayed through-
out his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lionel Chitty upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the President's Award by the Hicksville Community Council; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lionel Chitty.