LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank J. Flood upon the occasion of his
retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Massapequa
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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Frank J. Flood upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service to the Massapequa Water District, to be celebrated
on Monday, January 9, 2012, at the Il Classico Restaurant in Massapequa
Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, After receiving his degree in Civil Engineering from Manhat-
tan College, Frank J. Flood received his master's from the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, In 1957, Frank J. Flood began working for the Department of
Health of Nassau County; ten years later, he moved to the Department of
Public Works, eventually serving as the Director of Environmental Engi-
neering from 1975 until he retired in 1992; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Massapequa Park since 1962, Frank J. Flood was
first elected to the Board of Commissioners for the Massapequa Water
District in 1995; and
WHEREAS, For nearly two decades, Frank J. Flood rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Massapequa Water District; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Commissioner, Frank J. Flood served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Frank J. Flood was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Massapequa Water District, Frank
J. Flood earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
and
WHEREAS, In addition to his impressive career, Frank J. Flood has been
a devoted member of his community, serving on the Massapequa Park
Village Planning Commission from 1975 to 1985 and as a Village Trustee
and Deputy Mayor from 1985 to 1995; and
WHEREAS, Frank J. Flood is also an Ordained Deacon of the Diocese of
Rockville Centre and has been a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Parish
in Massapequa Park since 1962; 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 Frank J. Flood upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service to the Massapequa Water District; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank J. Flood.