Roslyn ANG Station Community Support

MEMO FOR RECORD
Roslyn ANG Station’s Community Support of the Village of East Hills and Roslyn

Apr 1968 – The 152nd TCC made an emergency power unit available to the Village of East Hills, Long Island, NY and thereby helped avert what might otherwise have resulted in suspension of Village operations in the emergency.

Nov 1968 – Roslyn ANG Station once again provided an emergency generator to the East Hills Village Hall and offices, which enabled them to stay in operation. In addition, the station Dining hall and other Roslyn ANG Station facilities were made available to the local residences during the evenings and arrangements were completed for the local populace to sleep in the Station recreation hall in the event of a severe cold. Mayor Fleischer wrote a letter to Col Saul expressing his deepest appreciation for the Station’s quick response.

Jan 1974 – Roslyn ANG Station assists the Town of North Hempstead during a major power outage

May 1975 – Members of Roslyn ANG Station participate in the annual Memorial Day Parade held at Roslyn

Mar 1976 – Members of Roslyn ANG Station participated as Color Guard for the Roslyn Public School for the nation’s Bicentennial celebration.

Jan 1978 – Roslyn ANG Station was once again opened to the local community of East Hills, NY after Mayor William Fleischer declares an emergency at 1630hrs on 15 Jan 78. The station was opened to provide local shelter for the local civilian personnel who did not have any heat or electricity due to the ice storm. The emergency ended at 1600 hrs , 18 Jan 78

Jun 1979 – Two members of Roslyn ANG Station assisted local Old Westbury Police at a serious auto accident at Glen Cove Rd and the North Service Rd of the LIE on Saturday, 23 Jun 79 at approximately 0715 hrs.

Feb 1984 – Members of Roslyn ANG Station assisted the Roslyn Heights Elementary School, Parent-Teacher Association in erecting a self-help playground for the local children. Old tires and telephone poles donated by LILCO were used in the construction.

Nov 1987 – Mayor Leonard Nadel of the Village of East Hills, NY wrote a letter of appreciation concerning Roslyn’s overall participation in local events and assisting the community over the years.

1991 – Unit assisted Village of East Hills to remove roadway debris after a serious storm.

1993 – Unit assisted local community of East Hills by completing a construction of a Little League baseball Field.