LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of William A. Powell, distin-
guished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, William A. Powell of Seaford, New York, died on February 10,
2011, at the age of 64; and
WHEREAS, A descendant of one of the first settlers of Long Island,
William Powell grew up in his family home built in 1870; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Seaford High School, William Powell worked on
the bay with his father as a boy and, at the age of 16, accepted a posi-
tion as a repair technician with Universe Appliance in Seaford; and
WHEREAS, William Powell ultimately became partner and then sole owner
of Universe Appliance; he remained proprietor until five years ago when
he passed the company over to his son; and
WHEREAS, William Powell distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, A United States Navy veteran, William Powell served his coun-
try during the Vietnam War on the destroyer USS Robert A. Owens based in
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, William Powell's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, An Ex-Captain and member, William Powell served the Seaford
Fire Department for 46 years; he was past President of Seaford Hook
Ladder & Engine Company No. 1 as well as Seaford Fire Department Exempt
Benevolent Association; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable man was involved in many other community
organizations including the Seaford Historical Society where he served
as Vice President, the Seaford Chamber of Commerce, Hempstead Bay House
Association, and the Long Island Decoy Association; and
WHEREAS, William Powell is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years,
Carla; their two children, William and Janice; their daughter-in-law,
Kate, and son-in-law, Rob; his brothers, Robert and John; and sister-in-
law, Pat; as well as six grandchildren, Samantha, Brian, Valerie, Micha-
el, Olivia, and Ryan; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, William Powell leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of William A. Powell, distinguished citizen and devoted
member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of William A. Powell.