Bill Text: NY J02357 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Liz Metzger upon the occasion of her retirement, as Director, after 28 years of distinguished service to the Canastota Public Library in Canastota, New York, on Sunday, June 30, 2024
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-05-07 - ADOPTED [J02357 Detail]
Download: New_York-2023-J02357-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 2357 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Liz Metzger upon the occasion of her retirement, as Director, after 28 years of distinguished service to the Canastota Public Library in Canastota, New York, on Sunday, June 30, 2024 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, Since September of 1995, Liz Metzger rendered faithful, conscientious, and valuable service to the residents of Canastota and its neighboring communities; and WHEREAS, Liz Metzger has maintained the mission of the Canastota Public Library which is to provide opportunities for learning and growth to all through the library staff, its collections, and its physical and digital spaces; and WHEREAS, During Liz Metzger's tenure as Director, the library's vision to be an innovative leader in implementing a variety of strategies to bring knowledge, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen the community has been steadfastly preserved; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, parents, and grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; her retirement plans include caring for her parents, becoming more involved with her grandchildren, pursuing opportunities in volunteerism, and traveling with her husband; and WHEREAS, In her capacity as Director, Liz Metzger served with loyalty, honor, and distinction; in her official acts, she was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human need, providing essential services to members of her community; and WHEREAS, Liz Metzger has earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of her colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Liz Metzger upon the occasion of her retirement, as Director, after 28 years of distinguished service to the Canastota Public Library in Canastota, New York, on Sunday, June 30, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Liz Metzger.