Honor Garden City Chamber

Senate Resolution No. 1766 BY: Senator HANNON COMMENDING the Garden City Chamber of Commerce upon the occasion of hosting its 15th 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 15th Annual Pineapple Ball, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees, to be celebrated on Friday, May 5, 2017, 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 prosperity 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 successful community chambers throughout the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this esteemed organization is privileged to recognize outstanding members of society who have made significant contributions to the Garden City community; this year's distinguished honorees include: Citizen of the Year, Howard Tarr of Tarr's Home Improvements, Inc.; Businessperson of the Year, Jan Burman of The Engel Burman Group; and Community Achievement Award, Laura Schaefer of Walsh, Markus, McDougal and Debellis, LLP; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those individuals 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 15th Annual Pineapple Ball, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Garden City Chamber of Commerce, and the aforementioned honorees.