LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Laffey Fine Homes upon the occasion of
celebrating its 40th Anniversary on April 30, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize the
achievements of those individuals and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the entire
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those busi-
nesses within the State of New York which distinguish themselves through
outstanding professional behavior, corporate innovation, and enduring
commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Laffey Fine Homes upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary
on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Paramount Theater in Huntington,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Laffey Fine Homes is a Real Estate Agency and a dominant
force in the Queens and Long Island, Nassau, and Suffolk County markets;
and
WHEREAS, With a distinguished history, Laffey Fine Homes operates as
an independent family-owned real estate agency throughout Long Island
and Queens, New York; the agency also has prominent global affiliations
and a full range of home buying and selling services; and
WHEREAS, In 1956, Thomas Laffey immigrated from Ireland to the United
States at the age of 17, settling on Long Island, and began investing in
real estate; in 1974, he established a residential real estate office
and a reputation for superior service, focusing in homes, apartments,
and condos for sale; and
WHEREAS, During the next decade Thomas Laffey opened 10 branch offices
across Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties; the agency's tradition of
excellence continues today with a significant amount of annual sales,
over 2,000 closings annually, 500 real estate agents, and 15 offices;
and
WHEREAS, Currently, Laffey Fine Homes is a full-service Long Island
and Queens real estate agency with three affiliated companies offering
title insurance, new home construction, and mortgage services; its luxu-
ry real estate specialists have attained a significant share of the Long
Island residential market, reinforcing the agency's leading industry
position; and
WHEREAS, Laffey Fine Homes is a proud affiliate of the renowned Lead-
ing Real Estate Companies of the World, a global network of more than
600 of the world's elite residential real estate brokerages; the agency
is also a member of the Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection, a
preeminent luxury listings network; and
WHEREAS, Laffey Fine Homes has a highly respected reputation due to
its network affiliations, impressive heritage, and customer dedication;
and
WHEREAS, One of New York's fastest growing real estate companies,
buyers and sellers trust the Long Island Realtors at Laffey Fine Homes
due to its success in residential real estate and the establishment of
its service companies which include: eRealty Title Agency Corporation, a
full service title insurance agency; Laffey Corporate Services, a
comprehensive corporate relocation company, providing relocation assist-
ance across the country and around the world; and Kylemore Development
Company, a construction and development company dedicated to high quali-
ty, new home construction, and renovation; and

WHEREAS, For the last 40 years, Laffey Fine Homes' Long Island Real-
tors and corporate staff have offered professional expertise for buyers
and sellers alike; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges this exceptional business and its contributions to the local and
State economies, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the
sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Laffey Fine Homes upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th
Anniversary on April 30, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Laffey Fine Homes.