Bill Text: NY J01524 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating James F. Corbett upon the occasion of his retirement after 36 years of distinguished service as Superintendent of the Village of Potsdam Department of Public Works

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-01-11 - ADOPTED [J01524 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01524-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1524

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        CONGRATULATING  James F. Corbett upon the occasion
        of his retirement after 36  years  of  distinguished
        service  as Superintendent of the Village of Potsdam
        Department of Public Works

  WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative  Body  to  recognize
and  honor  those  distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who
have devoted themselves to faithfully  serving  the  best  interests  of
their community and the needs of its residents; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  James F. Corbett upon the occasion of his retirement after
36 years of distinguished service as Superintendent of  the  Village  of
Potsdam  Department of Public Works; he will officially retire from this
esteemed position on January 14, 2022; and

  WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the  excellence  and
the  success of the Village of Potsdam Department of Public Works is due
in large part to the efforts of James F. Corbett; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout his career, James F. Corbett served the  Village
of Potsdam Department of Public Works (DPW) with intelligence and caring
dedication,  continuously  striving to effectively fulfill the duties of
his position; and

  WHEREAS, James F.  Corbett  began  his  illustrious  36-year  career
working  as  building  maintenance to the DPW; in addition, he worked in
numerous positions throughout the fire, waste water and water units; and

  WHEREAS, Beyond being a great employee, James F. Corbett has been  a
celebrated member of the community, serving on the planning board and as
a volunteer fireman; and

  WHEREAS,  Sincerely  loved  and  greatly respected by all those with
whom he worked, James F. Corbett will be  remembered  for  his  honesty,
integrity,  keen  sense  of  duty  and ability to show a unique grasp of
human problems in his official acts; and

  WHEREAS, In completing  his  service  as  Superintendent,  James  F.
Corbett  leaves  behind a legacy to the Village of Potsdam Department of
Public Works and to the residents of the  communities  it  serves;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate James F. Corbett, 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 James F. Corbett.