Bill Text: NY J00036 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Francis Rotundo upon the occasion of his retirement after almost 45 years of distinguished service to the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-01-15 - ADOPTED [J00036 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00036-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 36

BY: Senator BRESLIN

        COMMENDING  Francis  Rotundo  upon the occasion of
        his   retirement   after   almost   45   years    of
        distinguished service to the State of New York

  WHEREAS, It is appropriate and fitting to duly recognize and commend
those individuals of high purpose and dedicated service who have devoted
their life and career to serving the workings of State government; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body is justly proud to commend Francis
Rotundo upon the occasion of his retirement after  almost  45  years  of
distinguished  service to the New York State Senate, to be celebrated at
a party held in his honor on Thursday, November 15, 2018; and

  WHEREAS,  Francis  Rotundo,  affectionately  known  to  his  family,
friends  and  colleagues  as  Frankie,  was  born  on August 2, 1949, in
Washington, Pennsylvania; in 1964, he and his family  moved  to  Delmar,
New York, where he continues to reside today; and

  WHEREAS,  After  graduating  from  Bethlehem  High  School  in 1968,
Francis Rotundo earned his general business degree from Spencer Business
School in 1970; he then to work for Menands Workshop where he  performed
various assembly and clerical tasks; and

  WHEREAS,  On  November  19, 1973, Francis Rotundo began his long and
distinguished career with the New York State Senate working in the print
shop; in January of 1977, he transferred to  the  Legislative  Messenger
Service,  where  he  performed  numerous jobs such as making deliveries,
answering phones,  utilizing  various  computer  programs,  and  quality
control, the position from which he will officially retire; and

  WHEREAS,  In  his much deserved retirement, Francis Rotundo plans on
spending more time with his brother, Robert, and his friends, whether it
be going out to dinner, going to the movies or rooting for the  Pirates,
Mets,  Steelers  or  Patriots;  one  day  he  would  like  to  travel to
California, and participate in activities with  the  Bethlehem  Seniors;
and

  WHEREAS, In his capacity as a messenger, Francis Rotundo served with
loyalty,  honor  and  distinction,  and  was governed by a keen sense of
duty; and

  WHEREAS, In recognition of his eminent service, it is the  sense  of
this  Legislative  Body  to  extend  its highest commendation to Francis
Rotundo  and  to  applaud  him   for   his   commitment,   loyalty   and
accomplishments; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Francis Rotundo upon the occasion of his retirement after almost
45 years of distinguished service to the State of New York, and to  wish
him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Francis Rotundo.