Senate Resolution No. 5368

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

COMMEMORATING the 20th Anniversary of the
Manhasset Bay Protection Committee on June 11, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that the
continuing welfare of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly
enriched and reliably served by the purposeful endeavors of
organizations which are committed to the preservation of our natural
environment and the enhancement of the appreciation of the distinctive
features of our surroundings, and to the economic well-being of the
areas in which they exist; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Manhasset Bay Protection
Committee to be celebrated at an event on Monday, June 11, 2018, at
Inspiration Wharf in Port Washington, New York; and

WHEREAS, In recognition of their shared interests and an
understanding that water quality and coastal issues are best addressed
on a coordinated, watershed level, North Hempstead, Nassau County, and
11 of the now 13 watershed villages voluntarily entered into an
inter-municipal agreement for water quality planning purposes in 1998;
and

WHEREAS, Today, the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee consists of
15 member municipalities which all voluntarily entered into an
inter-municipal agreement; and

WHEREAS, The Committee strives to protect, restore, and enhance
Manhasset Bay, ensuring a healthy and diverse marine ecosystem while
balancing and maintaining recreational and commercial uses; and

WHEREAS, This vital committee's first accomplishment was securing a
New York State Department of State grant to complete a Water Quality
Improvement Grant, which outlined steps and projects to improve water
and habitat quality in Manhasset Bay; and

WHEREAS, In spring of 1999, the Manhasset Bay Water Quality
Improvement Plan was completed; it identified bacteria-pathogens,
sediment, nutrients, and litter/debris as the major non-point source
pollutants affecting Manhasset Bay, and storm-water run-off as the major
conduit; and

WHEREAS, Today, under the luminous leadership of Executive Director
Sarah Deonarine, the Manhasset Bay Protection Committee continues to
protect its natural surroundings for the benefit of present and future
generations of its residents and all New Yorkers; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the
continuing welfare of the citizens of the State of New York is greatly
enriched and reliably served by the purposeful endeavors of
organizations who are committed to the preservation of our natural
environment and the enhancement of the appreciation of the distinctive

features of our surroundings, and to the economic well-being of the
areas in which they exist; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Manhasset Bay Protection
Committee on June 11, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Sarah Deonarine, Executive Director, Manhasset Bay
Protection Committee.