LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mike Raheb upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Community Person of the Year Award by
the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores on January 16, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Mike Raheb 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 Mike Raheb
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Community
Person of the Year Award by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores to
be celebrated at its 2016 Installation Dinner, entitled "Wine & Dine
with the Bellmores", on Saturday, January 16, 2016, in Woodbury, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Owner of Alpine Towing, Mike Raheb 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, Mike Raheb 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 Mike Raheb 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 Mike Raheb upon the occasion of his designation as Community
Person of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mike Raheb.