LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edmund J. Moderacki upon the occasion of
his designation as a recipient of the 2010 Civic Award by the Bay Ridge
Community Council

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Edmund J. Moderacki upon the occasion of his designation as a recipient
of the 2010 Civic Award by the Bay Ridge Community Council; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated at the Council's 59th Annual Dinner
Dance, to be held on Thursday, June 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Bay Ridge Community Council was founded in 1951 for the
purpose of promoting the moral, social and economic welfare of the
people of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights and Fort Hamilton; and
WHEREAS, A life-long resident of Bay Ridge, Edmund J. Moderacki has
volunteered his energy, time and leadership for the betterment of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Edmund J. Moderacki has worked tirelessly as a volunteer on
numerous projects and for many worthwhile organizations, including the
Bay Ridge Center Miles for Meals Walk-a-Thon and the annual blood drive
of Saint Anselm Holy Name Society; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Bay Ridge Community Council, Edmund J.
Moderacki chaired and served on both the Senior Affairs Committee and
Veterans Committee; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his numerous activities with Saint Anselm
Parish, Edmund J. Moderacki administered the Lenten Soup Supper and has
collected coats and used clothing for the poor; and
WHEREAS, Edmund J. Moderacki is the President of the Bay Ridge AARP
and Saint Anselm Holy Name Society; he is also a member of the Senior
Advisory Board of the Bay Ridge Center for Older Adults, Bay Ridge
Interagency Council on the Aging, Polish Roman Catholic Union, Knights
of Columbus, Bay Ridge Sesquicentennial Committee, American Heritage
Club and American Legion Post 157; and
WHEREAS, In recognition for his outstanding and diligent service to
the community, Edmund J. Moderacki has been honored, and received the:
Alumnus Recognition Award of Polytechnic University, Rita Duhig Award
for Good Citizenship, Polish Roman Catholic Union Certificate of Honor,
AARP Citation for Outstanding Service to the Community, and Bay Ridge
Community Council Treasure of Bay Ridge Award; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, Edmund J.
Moderacki holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from New
York Polytechnic University and a Master's degree in Ocean Engineering
from Long Island University; and
WHEREAS, Edmund J. Moderacki served with great pride and distinction
in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II;
and
WHEREAS, Retired from the Sperry Rand Corporation, Edmund J. Moderacki
is a widower and the proud father of four children and has three
extraordinary grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Edmund J. Moderacki

has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Edmund J. Moderacki has displayed
throughout his life; 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 recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edmund J. Moderacki upon the occasion of his designation as a
recipient of the 2010 Civic Award by the Bay Ridge Community Council;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edmund J. Moderacki.