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

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Karol Joswick upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 years of
distinguished service to Community Board 12 to be celebrated at a recep-
tion on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at the Amico Senior Center, 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 woman of singular distinction, Karol Joswick has contin-
ually 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 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Karol Joswick upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 years
of distinguished service to Community Board 12, and to wish her contin-
ued 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.