LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Karol Joswick upon the occasion of her
retirement after 28 years of dedicated service to Community Board 12 on
June 23, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Karol Joswick upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 years of
dedicated service to Community Board 12 to be celebrated at a reception
on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Amico Senior Center, Brooklyn, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Karol Joswick was born and raised in the Sunset Park area of
Brooklyn, and moved to Staten Island in 1996; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Bay Ridge High School, Karol Joswick
was employed as an Executive Secretary for the President of Boise Grif-
fin Steamship Company for three years; and
WHEREAS, After working several years as a stay-at-home mom, Karol
Joswick returned to the workforce in 1965, working for the United States
Department of the Navy serving as an Administrative Assistant to the
Naval Commander in charge of the United States Navy Ship Stores Office;
after five years she took a hiatus to spend more time with her family;
and
WHEREAS, During this period, Karol Joswick also attended classes at
Brooklyn College and received several Certifications in Business Admin-
istration; in October 1980, she applied and accepted a job as an Office
Associate at Community Board 12; she began working alongside another
part-time worker, Priscilla Celano; and
WHEREAS, Priscilla Celano became District Manager in 1983, and subse-
quently, Karol Joswick became Assistant District Manager; together, they
worked for 22 years bringing their best to the residents of Community
Board 12; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Assistant District Manager, Karol Joswick
helped initiate many projects that were beneficial to the community; on
a daily basis she was deeply involved in handling and resolving
complaints and emergencies of every description; and
WHEREAS, Karol Joswick also worked closely with the 66th Precinct, BK
12 Sanitation and other City agencies along with elected officials and
District Managers, to insure that the community received their fair
share of quality services; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her busy professional life, Karol Joswick has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, An extraordinary leader, Karol Joswick was one of the
co-founders of the Sun-Boro Community Federation, a community oriented
organization committed to the betterment of the Sunset Park/Boro Park
community; she served on its Executive Board and was the Recording
Secretary; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Karol
Joswick has received numerous awards and citations from numerous organ-
izations over the years, including the American Red Cross, Shema Kolainu
(Hear Our Voices) School for Autistic Children, Torah Spectaculars,
Maimonides Medical Center, and the 66th Precinct Community Council; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Chester, their
three children, and their nine grandchildren, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Karol Joswick is a woman of singular distinction who has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Karol Joswick upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 years
of dedicated service to Community Board 12, and to wish her continued
success in all of her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karol Joswick.