LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Mark Baisch upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the Rocky Point Lions Club

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Mark Baisch
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
Rocky Point Lions Club at its A "Lions" Taste of Long Island event held
on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at The Inn at East Wind, Wading River, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Mark Baisch grew up on Woodville Road in the Village of
Shoreham, New York; he graduated from Earl L. Vandermeulen High School
and went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering;
and
WHEREAS, After graduating from college, Mark Baisch focused his engi-
neering skills in the field of industrial process control and soon had
valuable hands-on knowledge of numerous industrial process operations,
leading to a career in Paper and Boxboard Production Management; and
WHEREAS, Mark Baisch rose through the ranks, holding the position of
Vice President of Manufacturing of a major east coast recycled paper-
board producer; and
WHEREAS, In 1988, Mark Baisch founded Patriot Paper in Boston, Massa-
chusetts; the company was the first operation in North America to manu-
facture 100% recycled printing, writing and envelope grades of paper
from office waste paper; three years later, a large Canadian Paper and
Forest Products entity purchased Mark's interest in Patriot Paper; and
WHEREAS, Mark Baisch then returned to his hometown of Shoreham, and
began buying distressed and foreclosed properties, primarily in Suffolk
County; this venture led to the formation of Landmark Properties, which
builds single family homes and senior condominiums; to date more than
1,000 homes and condominiums have been delivered; and
WHEREAS, Mark Baisch 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, Recognizing that our Nation's soldiers deserve to be
commended and thanked for their service, Mark Baisch, along with Joe
Cognitore of Rocky Point VFW, conceived a plan to build homes for
returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Mark Baisch and Landmark Properties are involved
with the preservation of the Tesla Science Center and have assisted in
numerous environmental studies, and contract and title issues, as well
as the ultimate purchase of this valuable historical property; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, in 2013, this remarkable man loaned the Rocky
Point Historic Society funds to purchase the 1721 Noah Hallock House,
preserving it as a local treasure; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Mark Baisch 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 Mark Baisch has displayed throughout
his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Mark Baisch upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Rocky Point Lions Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark Baisch.