LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club upon
the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary, and paying tribute to
this year's honoree on May 6, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to organizations and individuals of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have a significant impact on the lives of
others and the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club upon the occasion of celebrating its
60th Anniversary, and paying tribute to this year's honoree on Friday,
May 6, 2016, at the Marriott Residence Inn in Plainview, New York; and
WHEREAS, George Haas, of the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club, is being
honored for 48 committed years as a Rotarian; he joined the Rotary in
May of 1968 and has shown his dedication as a member of the Club with
perfect attendance; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, George Haas served as President of the Club and has
been involved in all Rotary community events, especially the Holiday
Party for the Town of Oyster Bay Challenged (GAP); in addition, he has
represented the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club at International
Conventions in France, Lucerne and Rome; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community, George Haas has worked in the family
business of Community Real Estate Sales, and has served as an Usher at
Saint Edward the Confessor Church in Syosset, New York; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International was founded in 1905 by Paul Harris and a
group of associates; today, it has 34,000 clubs in over 160 countries
and more than 1,200,000 members worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International is dedicated to the development of
fellowship and understanding among business and professional leaders,
the promotion of community-betterment endeavors and of high standards in
business and professional practices, and the advancement of interna-
tional understanding, goodwill and peace; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Rotary Club of Syosset-Woodbury remains true to
the principles of Rotary, to the worthy causes it supports, and to
service to its community and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, As the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club proudly celebrates 60
years of "Service Above Self," it reaffirms its commitment to and
support of Rotary International's programs and fundamental beliefs; and
WHEREAS, On the auspicious occasion of its 60th Anniversary, this
Legislative Body is proud to have the opportunity to applaud the good
works and worthy endeavors of the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club and its
members, and to honor the Club and pay tribute to its honoree for their
unremitting dedication to service and their distinguished record of
accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club upon the occasion of celebrat-
ing its 60th Anniversary, and to pay tribute to this year's honoree, on
May 6, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Syosset-Woodbury Rotary Club and honoree, George Haas.