Bill Text: NY J01475 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Peter Andrew Baynes upon the occasion of his retirement after 18 years of distinguished service as Executive Director of the New York State Conference of Mayors
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Introduced) 2024-01-04 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01475 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J01475-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 1475 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Peter Andrew Baynes upon the occasion of his retirement after 18 years of distinguished service as Executive Director of the New York State Conference of Mayors WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Peter Andrew Baynes upon the occasion of his retirement after 18 years of distinguished service as Executive Director of the New York State Conference of Mayors; and WHEREAS, Within every community, there are inevitably some individuals who, by virtue of their energy, vision, and dedication, command the greatest respect among their friends and colleagues, and within the community at large; Peter A. Baynes is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Peter A. Baynes began his illustrious career with the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) as a Legislative Analyst in 1985; he climbed the ranks to become Director of Intergovernmental Finance in 1989, and Deputy Director in 1994, before becoming Executive Director in 2005, the esteemed position from which he will retire; and WHEREAS, As Executive Director, Peter A. Baynes served as CEO of NYCOM, the statewide association representing all of New York State's city and village governments; in this capacity, he developed and executed a vision for the association and its service, leadership, and representation of nearly 600 cities and villages; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Peter A. Baynes managed a three-million-dollar budget, as well as a staff of 11 and a 20-member Executive Committee of elected officials; and WHEREAS, With a vast knowledge of the needs of New York State's local governments, Peter A. Baynes has tirelessly served as the face of NYCOM for nearly two decades; and WHEREAS, A true asset to the State of New York, Peter A. Baynes has also served as President of the New York State Local Government Services Foundation since 2012, and was appointed by the Comptroller in 2005 to serve as a member of the New York State Advisory Council for the Retirement System; and WHEREAS, Prior to his work with NYCOM, Peter A. Baynes was a Program Instructor with the Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization which partners with schools nationwide to serve students and educators through experiential programs in the Nation's capital; and WHEREAS, Widely respected and greatly admired for his unremitting dedication and prolific contributions, Peter A. Baynes has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his distinguished community service, including the John G. Stutz Award for State League Service from the National League of Cities, Distinguished Service Award from the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks, and the Directors Award from the New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers; additionally, he was named to the "Upstate Power 100" by City and State Magazine; and WHEREAS, Peter A. Baynes received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Siena College in 1981, before completing his Graduate Studies in Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany in 1985; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by Peter A. Baynes over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Peter Andrew Baynes upon the occasion of his retirement, 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 Peter Andrew Baynes.