LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph King upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the 2010 Living Our Values Award from Con Edison on May 6, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community and their profession; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph King upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Living Our Values
Award from Con Edison at a dinner to be held on Thursday, May 6, 2010,
at New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Living Our Values (LOV) Award is Con Edison's highest
honor and recognizes employees who exemplify Con Edison's Corporate
Values and the principles of The Way We Work; and
WHEREAS, LOV Award winners such as Joseph King, a Mechanic A in Bx Gas
Capital Construction, clearly demonstrate outstanding character and
superior accomplishment, and are recognized as men and women who not
only exhibit corporate values at work, but in their personal lives as
well; and
WHEREAS, During the last 35 years as a weekly employee in Gas Oper-
ations, Joseph King has proven to be a dedicated employee committed to
providing exceptional service to his customers; for many years he has
been and continues to be a key employee in Con Edison's efforts when
doing accommodation billing projects at the request of critical custom-
ers such as the Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens; and
WHEREAS, On a day to day basis, Joseph King works tirelessly to meet
the needs of his internal customers; he ensures that his supervisor,
planner and manager's needs are satisfied by completing his daily
assignment without issues and keeps them informed as the day progresses;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Joseph King, who is extremely experienced and
knowledgeable, works to serve his assigned partner's desire to learn the
gas business; he makes sure that each person under his tutelage is gain-
ing from his proficiency; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as a Mechanic A, Joseph King is a team leader
in all aspects of his work; he is respected by his peers and junior
mechanics who willingly follow his lead when working on both routine and
complex projects; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Joseph King has frequently volunteered
to take on any challenge that will help benefit the company; this is
evident through the many special licenses he has chosen to maintain
during his tenure, some of which include the CNG trailer, saw cutting,
and hazmat transporter; not only does he perform these functions for the
entire gas business unit, he also willingly trains any employees inter-
ested in performing these functions; and
WHEREAS, Joseph King, a man of singular distinction, whose wisdom,
guidance and most of all unparalleled professionalism, have earned him
the admiration, esteem and affection of all those he has come in contact
with throughout his many years of service to Con Edison; 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 the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph King upon the occasion of receiving the 2010 Living Our
Values Award from Con Edison on May 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph King.