LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Karol Joswick upon the occasion of
her retirement after 28 years of distinguished service to Community
Board 12

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Karol
Joswick upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 years of distin-
guished service to Community Board 12 on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the
Amico Senior Center in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Sunset Park area of Brooklyn, Karol
Joswick moved to Staten Island in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from Bay Ridge High School, Karol Joswick was
employed as an Executive Secretary for the President of Boise Griffin
Steamship Company for three years; and
WHEREAS, After taking several years to be 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,
the purchasing arm for all goods sold in the Naval Commissaries around
the world; after working there for five years, she took a hiatus to
spend more time with her family; and
WHEREAS, During this break, Karol Joswick attended classes at Brooklyn
College and received several Certifications in Business Administration;
in October 1980, she applied for the job of Office Associate at Communi-
ty Board 12, where she began working part time alongside, 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 completely dedicated 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, In addition, Karol Joswick 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, Despite 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, Karol Joswick was one of the co-founders of the Sun-Boro
Community Federation, a community oriented organization dedicated to the
betterment of the Sunset Park/Boro Park community; she served on its
Executive Board as the Recording Secretary; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of her efforts of in-depth magnitude, Karol
Joswick has received numerous awards and citations from various 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, A true asset to society, Karol Joswick has continually demon-
strated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent

leadership in her unwavering service to her community and profession;
and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with Community Board 12, Karol Joswick
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Karol Joswick upon the occasion of her retirement after 28
years of distinguished service to Community Board 12; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karol Joswick.