LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Honorable Joseph A. McNulty upon the
occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Citi-
zen Award by the Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those illus-
trious individuals and institutions of the State of New York whose
purposeful endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life in their
communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
The Honorable Joseph A. McNulty on the occasion of his designation as
the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Bay Shore
Chamber of Commerce for his outstanding leadership, service, and advoca-
cy for the communities of Brightwaters and Bay Shore, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Joseph A. McNulty, Mayor of the Village of
Brightwaters, will be honored at the Bay Shore Chamber of Commerce's
12th Annual Awards Dinner Dance to be held on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at
Captain Bill's Restaurant in Bay Shore, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Joseph A. McNulty
graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1953; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. McNulty joined the United States Navy and honorably
served his country with the Pacific Fleet on the USS Pickaway, a troop
transporter, until 1957; and
WHEREAS, In 1958, Joseph A. McNulty and his wife, Ann, settled in her
hometown of Bay Shore; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. McNulty graduated from Adelphi University in 1963,
where he studied American Studies and Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, Two years later, Joseph A. McNulty and his wife moved to
Brightwaters, New York; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. McNulty worked for Frank Bros. Oil Co. for 18 years
before he purchased Hendrickson Fuels in Central Islip in 1973; the
business moved to Bay Shore in 1988; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of his community, Joseph A.
McNulty has been a member of the Bay Shore Fire Department, the Bay
Shore Lions Club, Boy Scouts, Bay Shore Little League, the football
programs of Bay Shore High School and St. John the Baptist High School,
and the Knights of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Joseph A. McNulty has been an usher at St. Patrick
Roman Catholic Church of Bay Shore for over 30 years; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Joseph A. McNulty became active with the Village of
Brightwaters serving as Chairman on the Planning Board and the Board of
Appeals; and
WHEREAS, Joseph A. McNulty was elected to the Village Board of Trus-
tees in 1992 and became Mayor of Brightwaters in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Mayor Joseph A. McNulty is the longest serving
mayor in the history of the Village; and
WHEREAS, Due to his business acumen, sound judgment and diligence, the
Village of Brightwaters has not increased its taxes in 12 years, and has
no current debt; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ann, their children,
Joseph III, Jeri Hubbard, Michael, James, Stephen, and Anthony, as well
as 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor The Honorable Joseph A. McNulty on the occasion of his designation
as the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Bay
Shore Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Joseph A. McNulty.