2013-J161

Honoring John Theissen upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce on January 16, 2013

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2013-J161


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Theissen upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Citizen of the Year 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, John Theissen 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 John Theissen
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Citizen of the
Year 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, John Theissen 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, John Theissen is founder of the John Theissen Children's
Foundation, which he established at the age of 17 when he was hospital-
ized for a brain tumor; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, John Theissen 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 John Theissen has displayed through-
out 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 John Theissen upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Citizen of the Year 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 John Theissen.

actions

  • 11 / Jan / 2013
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 15 / Jan / 2013
    • ADOPTED

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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