Bill Text: NY J00498 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Charles C. Cassel for his retirement after 51 years of distinguished service to Sears Roebuck and Company in Watertown, New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-27 - ADOPTED [J00498 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00498-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 498

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        COMMENDING  Charles C. Cassel upon the occasion of
        his  retirement  after  51  years  of  distinguished
        service  to  Sears Roebuck and Company in Watertown,
        New York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant  milestones  in  the  distinguished  careers   of   esteemed
residents of this noble Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Charles  C. Cassel upon the occasion of his retirement after 51
years  of  distinguished  service  to  Sears  Roebuck  and  Company   in
Watertown, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Charles  C. Cassel began his long and distinguished career
in the display department for Sears Roebuck and Company in the 1960s; he
then worked in the store's front office writing  purchase  orders  at  a
time when such tasks were all handled manually; and

  WHEREAS,  During  the  1980s,  Charles  C. Cassel attended Jefferson
Community College at night, earning his associate's degree  in  business
administration; and

  WHEREAS,  Eventually  his  superior  office skills were noticed, and
Charles C. Cassel was chosen to run the paint department, and later, the
home improvement department; and

  WHEREAS, For the latter part of his career, Charles C. Cassel worked
in sales, first in the lawn and  garden  department,  and  then  in  the
appliance  department;  throughout  his  tenure,  he  was  known for his
patience and vast knowledge; many of his loyal customers often  returned
to  seek  his  advice, and sent him numerous cards and letters of thanks
for his superb customer service; and

  WHEREAS, For the past 51 years, Charles C. Cassel rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Sears Roebuck and Company, earning
the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and

  WHEREAS, During his tenure with Sears Roebuck and  Company,  Charles
C.  Cassel  earned  the admiration, esteem and affection of not only his
many  customers,  but  his  superiors  and  colleagues  as  well;   now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Charles C. Cassel upon the occasion of his retirement  after  51
years   of  distinguished  service  to  Sears  Roebuck  and  Company  in
Watertown, 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 Charles C. Cassel.