LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara Heslin upon the occasion of her
retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to the Carle Place
Water District

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, 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
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
Barbara Heslin upon the occasion of her retirement, which took place on
December 31, 2010, after 33 years of distinguished service to the Carle
Place Water District; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Heslin began her journey at the Carle Place Water
District on March 7, 1978, as a Clerk Stenographer; she was soon
appointed to District Clerk, a position which came with a great deal of
responsibilities and challenges, which she continually met with immense
professionalism and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, As District Clerk, Barbara Heslin oversaw the daily oper-
ations of the office, including budgeting, insurance and two bond
issues, as well as the executive reporting to the federal, state and
county agencies, while duly maintaining high respect for the Carle Place
Water District consumer; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Heslin rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable
service to the Carle Place Water District; in her capacity as District
Clerk, she served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Barbara Heslin was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Heslin has had the vital opportunity and privilege to
work with many Commissioners over her 33 years of service; she will be
sorely missed by her colleagues who have valued her loyalty and alle-
giance throughout the years; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Barbara Heslin upon the occasion of her retirement after 33 years
of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara Heslin.