LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Garden City Chamber of Commerce
upon the occasion of hosting its 14th Annual Pineapple Ball, and paying
tribute to this year's honorees

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 business
organizations and individuals that generously contribute 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 commend
the Garden City Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of hosting its
14th Annual Pineapple Ball, and paying tribute to this year's honorees,
to be celebrated on Friday, May 6, 2016, at the Garden City Hotel,
Garden City, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Annual Pineapple Ball provides important funds for the
Garden City Chamber of Commerce's Foundation, which supports efforts to
increase business growth and prosperity while preserving the quality and
character of its beautiful city; and
WHEREAS, The Garden City Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the pros-
perity of its member businesses and to the preservation of the quality,
character and vitality of the greater community; and
WHEREAS, Incorporated in 1926, the Garden City Chamber of Commerce has
nearly 400 members and is the largest Community Chamber of Commerce on
Long Island; in addition, it is one of the most innovative and success-
ful community chambers throughout the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Each year, this esteemed organization is privileged to recog-
nize outstanding members of society who have made significant contrib-
utions to the Garden City community; this year's distinguished honorees
include: Citizen of the Year, Sean Martens, SMPL Technologies, Inc.;
Businessperson of the Year, Robert Kloepfer, Walk Street Restaurant;
Community Achievement Award, Chief Joseph Nadolny, Garden City Volunteer
Fire Department; and President's Award, Detective Richard Pedone, Garden
City Police Department; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individ-
uals who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in
their profession, 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 Garden City Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of hosting
its 14th Annual Pineapple Ball, and paying tribute to this year's hono-
rees; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, and the aforementioned
honorees.