Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ WILLIAM J. CATACOSINOS
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WILLIAM J. CATACOSINOS
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
and CHAIRMAN OF THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ A. JAMES BARNES
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A. JAMES BARNES, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ GEORGE BUGLIARELLO
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GEORGE BUGLIARELLO, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ RENSO L. CAPORALI
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RENSO L. CAPORALI, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ PETER O. CRISP
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PETER O. CRISP, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ VICKI L. FULLER
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VICKI L. FULLER, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ JAMES T. FLYNN
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JAMES T. FLYNN, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ KATHERINE D. ORTEGA
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KATHERINE D. ORTEGA, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ BASIL A. PATERSON
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BASIL A. PATERSON, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ RICHARD L. SCHMALENSEE
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RICHARD L. SCHMALENSEE, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ GEORGE J. SIDERIS
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GEORGE J. SIDERIS, DIRECTOR
Exhibit 24(b)
FORM S-4
Registration Statement
LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY (the "Company"), a New York
corporation, intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, as amended, either an amendment to a
previously filed Registration Statement or a new Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the issuance of shares of Common Stock of a holding company to
be formed as contemplated in the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of
Exchange and Merger between the Brooklyn Union Gas Company and the Company and
the Agreement and Plan of Exchange and Merger between the Company, the Long
Island Power Authority and LIPA Acquisition Corp.
NOW, THEREFORE, in my capacity either as a director or officer, or
both as the case may be, of the Company, I do hereby appoint KATHLEEN A. MARION
and ANTHONY NOZZOLILLO, and each of them severally, as my attorneys-in-fact with
power to execute in my name and place, and in my capacity as a director,
officer, or both, as the case may be, of LONG ISLAND LIGHTING COMPANY, said
registration statement, any amendment to said registration statement and any
other documents required in connection therewith, and to file the same with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have executed this power of attorney this
26th day of June 1997.
/s/ JOHN H. TALMAGE
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JOHN H. TALMAGE, DIRECTOR