LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ted General upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition as the 2012 Grand Marshal of the
107th Independence Day Parade of the Long Island Assembly, No. 703,
Knights of Columbus of Brooklyn

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Ted General upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition as the 2012 Grand Marshal of the 107th Independence Day Parade of
the Long Island Assembly, No. 703, Knights of Columbus of Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion will be celebrated at the organiza-
tion's 107th Independence Day Parade, to be held on Saturday, June 30,
2012, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ted General is a lifelong resident of Southwest Brooklyn, and
attended local public schools, including Fort Hamilton High School where
he is a graduate and member of the Hall of Fame; he is a parishioner of
St. Patrick's Parish, and was married to Janet Olson at the Basilica of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help; the couple recently received an Apostolic
Blessing from Pope Benedict XVI in commemoration of their 40 years of
marriage, and they are the proud parents of four children, Patricia,
Teresa, Kathryn and Teddy, and have four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Ted General has been a member of the Archbishop John Hughes
Council No. 481 since 2003 and a member of the parade committee for the
annual Independence Day Parade since 2004; he has attended and/or
marched, and written about the Parade and ceremonies in his weekly
column since 1969; and
WHEREAS, Ted General has been a career civil servant with the New York
City Transit Authority (NYCTA) rising through the ranks to Director of
Computer Operations; while at the NYCTA, he received a top Civil Service
award from the New York City business community's Hundred Year Associ-
ation; he is a past member of the New York City Managerial Employees
Association and Friends of the United States Navy Committee; and
WHEREAS, Ted General is currently a columnist and journalist for the
Home Reporter and Sunset News, and the Brooklyn Spectator; and volunteer
Community Service Director for the AARP Bay Ridge Chapter No. 3630; he
is a local historian and co-author of the new book, BAY RIDGE, ETC.,
public relations director for the annual Children's Ragamuffin Parade,
vice president of the Society of Old Brooklynites, veteran member of the
68th Precinct Community Council, member of the Cathedral Club of Brook-
lyn, member of the Fort Hamilton (Army Base) Citizens Action Committee,
member of the Brooklyn Consumer Federation, a director at the Bay Ridge
Community Council and member of the Bay Ridge Council on Aging; and
WHEREAS, Among the major awards Ted General has received are the
Admiral James "Jocko" Clark, USN Patriot Award, the coveted Bay Ridge
Community Council Civic Award and a citation from the Community Educa-
tion Council for School District 20; and
WHEREAS, Individuals of singular distinction in leadership positions
in exemplary organizations such as the Knights of Columbus merit the
grateful praise of the community and of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Ted General has displayed throughout
his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ted General upon the occasion of his designation for

special recognition as the 2012 Grand Marshal of the 107th Independence
Day Parade of the Long Island Assembly, No. 703, Knights of Columbus of
Brooklyn; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ted General.