LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Josephine Beckmann upon the occasion of
receiving the Community Service Award from the American Italian Coali-
tion of Organizations

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Josephine Beckmann upon the occasion of receiving the Community Service
Award from the American Italian Coalition of Organizations; and
WHEREAS, A 1990 graduate of Saint Francis College, Josephine Beckmann
began her career as a community liaison for a New York City Council
member, working with local government agencies to resolve community-
based problems, organizing graffiti cleanups and working closely with
block associations and neighborhood groups to refurbish local parks and
playgrounds; and
WHEREAS, After moving to Dyker Heights with her family, Josephine
Beckmann rejuvenated the 800 Block Association of 70th Street and worked
with residents on local quality of life issues; and
WHEREAS, Her local community activism continued through 2002 when
Josephine Beckmann started the United Neighbors Association of Fort
Hamilton Parkway, a local civic organization which grew to over 100
families living adjacent to the Fort Hamilton Parkway shopping strip
from 66th Street to 74th Street; and
WHEREAS, Josephine Beckmann helped to raise awareness of the need for
the regulation of Internet Cafes, organized semi-annual graffiti clean-
ups and has worked with the 68th Police Precinct to deal with local
quality of life issues; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Josephine Beckmann became District Manager of Commu-
nity Board Ten, where she has worked diligently on behalf of the resi-
dents of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton; and
WHEREAS, A member of the 68th Police Precinct Community Council and
Dyker Heights Civic Association, Josephine Beckmann has been the recipi-
ent of a multitude of awards, honors and certificates of recognition,
acknowledging her efforts of in-depth magnitude, from numerous organiza-
tions, including the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Advocates
for Services for the Blind-Multi-handicapped, the 68th Precinct Communi-
ty Council and the Neighborhood Improvement Association; and
WHEREAS, With Josephine Beckmann throughout have been her husband,
John, and their two daughters, Jayne and Annemarie, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many achieve-
ments; 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
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Josephine Beckmann and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Josephine Beckmann upon the occasion of receiving the Community
Service Award from the American Italian Coalition of Organizations; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Josephine Beckmann.