LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gus Raitz upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the
Wantagh Chamber of Commerce on January 16, 2013

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, Gus Raitz 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 Gus Raitz upon
the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Lifetime Achievement
Award by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its Good
Guy Award Dinner on Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at Oheka Castle in
Huntington, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gus Raitz 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, Gus Raitz 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 Gus Raitz has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence 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
honor Gus Raitz upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Lifetime Achievement Award by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce on January
16, 2013; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gus Raitz.