LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Jon F. Dohlin upon the occasion of his
designation as Grand Marshal of the Norwegian Day Parade on May 17, 2015

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
individuals of true purpose and worthy accomplishment who work dili-
gently to preserve and celebrate their rich cultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Jon F. Dohlin upon the occasion of his designation as Grand Marshal of
the Norwegian Day Parade on Sunday, May 17, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Jon F. Dohlin has been with Wildlife Conservation Society
(WCS) since 1997; he was appointed Director of the WCS' New York Aquari-
um in Coney Island, Brooklyn in January of 2008, and became WCS Vice
President just two years later; and
WHEREAS, Both a biologist and an architect by training, Jon F. Dohlin
has worked at the Wildlife Conservation Society as an Exhibit Designer
and Project Manager in the Exhibition and Graphic Arts Department (EGAD)
as well as in Capital Construction; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man was involved in the design and planning of
numerous award-winning exhibits at the Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium,
including the Congo Gorilla Forest, Tiger Mountain, Glovers Reef, and
the Madagascar! Exhibit; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Aquarium Director, Jon F. Dohlin oversees
the care and exhibition of many tropical fish and marine animals; and
WHEREAS, Jon F. Dohlin received his degree in Biology from Humboldt
State University, and holds a Master's degree in Architecture from
Parsons School of Design; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Jon F. Dohlin serves as Chair of the
Alliance for Coney Island, a nonprofit organization dedicated to contin-
uing the transformation of Coney Island into a year-round, world-class
recreational oceanfront destination while improving the quality of life
of the entire Coney Island community; and
WHEREAS, Of Norwegian descent, Jon F. Dohlin has been a member of
Advent Lutheran Church since 2007, where he currently serves on the
church council; and
WHEREAS, A fitting choice for Grand Marshal of the Norwegian Day
Parade, Jon F. Dohlin embodies the spirit and the cherished ideals and
values of Norwegian-Americans of this great State and Nation; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Jon F. Dohlin upon the occasion of his designation as Grand
Marshal of the Norwegian Day Parade on May 17, 2015; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jon F. Dohlin.