LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing commander Karen Flinn for her
distinguished service to the Jones Beach Power Squadron

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor outgoing
commander Karen Flinn for her distinguished service to the Jones Beach
Power Squadron, to be celebrated at its Change of Watch Ceremony on
March 7, 2013 in Seaford, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Jones Beach Power Squadron is a Unit of the United States
Power Squadrons; as one of the largest squadrons on Long Island, it has
been providing safe boating through education and other community
services for the south shore area of Long Island and the Town of Oyster
Bay since 1954; and
WHEREAS, As the Commander of the Jones Beach Power Squadron, Karen
Flinn stepped up to the demand for the need of safer basic boating
classes for the public in the past and upcoming year; she has led the
Squadron during the last year presiding over all general meetings, exec-
utive meetings and all of the educational classes the Squadron sponsors
to its membership, the membership of the United States Power Squadrons,
and the public; and
WHEREAS, Commander Flinn has also been extremely active in the W.A.K.E
Up Program; this community program involves its members who volunteer
their time to do multiple clean ups throughout the year for the local
waters and beaches; and
WHEREAS, Among all of her other duties, Commander Flinn is also one of
the vessel safety examiners; the Squadron offers free vessel inspections
for all recreational boats that require New York State safety equipment
along with the necessary New York State documentation; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Karen Flinn's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor outgoing commander Karen Flinn for her distinguished service to
the Jones Beach Power Squadron; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen Flinn.