LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring outgoing Commander Cawsie Jijina for his
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 Cawsie Jijina for his distinguished service to the Jones Beach
Power Squadron, to be celebrated at its Change of Watch Ceremony on
March 6, 2014, at the American Legion Hall 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 both the Town of
Oyster Bay and Hempstead since 1954; and
WHEREAS, As Commander of the Jones Beach Power Squadron, Cawsie Jijina
stepped up to the demand for the need of safer basic boating classes for
the public in the past and upcoming year; he has led the Squadron during
the last year presiding over all general meetings, executive meetings
and all of the educational classes the Squadron sponsors to its member-
ship, the membership of the United States Power Squadrons, and the
public; and
WHEREAS, Commander Cawsie Jijina has also been extremely active in the
W.A.K.E. Up Program, a community program which involves its members who
volunteer their time to do multiple clean ups throughout the year for
the local waters and beaches; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his other duties, Commander Cawsie Jijina is
one of the vessel safety examiners; the Squadron offers free vessel
inspections for all recreational boats that require New York State safe-
ty equipment along with the necessary New York State documentation; and
WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of his duties and volunteer
efforts, Cawsie Jijina's ongoing endeavors and notable achievements have
significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in his commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Cawsie Jijina's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor outgoing Commander Cawsie Jijina for his 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 outgoing Commander Cawsie Jijina.