Senate Resolution No. 791 BY: Senator JACOBS COMMENDING Donald Witkowski upon the occasion of his retirement after 11 years of distinguished service as the Hamburg, New York, Village Administrator on June 21, 2019 WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who are devoted to the welfare of their community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Donald Witkowski upon the occasion of his retirement after 11 years of distinguished service as the Hamburg, New York, Village Administrator on Friday, June 21, 2019; and WHEREAS, Donald Witkowski began his long and esteemed career in municipal service with the cities of both Tonawanda and Batavia, New York; and WHEREAS, For the past 11 years, Donald Witkowski rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service as the Hamburg Village Administrator; and WHEREAS, In his capacity as Village Administrator, Donald Witkowski served with loyalty, honor and distinction during a time of great change, progress and growth for Hamburg; and WHEREAS, In his official acts, Donald Witkowski was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Village of Hamburg and the cities of Tonawanda and Batavia, Donald Witkowski earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Donald Witkowski upon the occasion of his retirement after 11 years of distinguished service as the Hamburg, New York, Village Administrator, 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 Donald Witkowski.