Bill Text: NY J03193 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3193 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Commending James W. Wright upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished public service

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-05-27 - ADOPTED [J03193 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03193-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3193

BY: Senator RITCHIE

        COMMENDING  James  W.  Wright upon the occasion of
        his retirement after  many  years  of  distinguished
        public service

  WHEREAS,  Within  every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment  and  dedication,
command  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; and

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize  and
honor  those  distinguished  citizens  who demonstrate great courage and
diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their
communities and 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
commend James W. Wright upon the occasion of his retirement  after  many
years of distinguished public service; and

  WHEREAS,  James  W.  Wright  has  spent nearly half a century in the
public service sector, working to improve the lives of countless  people
in communities across Central and Northern New York; and

  WHEREAS,  During the early years of his career, James W. Wright held
positions with Oswego County, Onondaga Community  College  and  the  New
York State Association of Counties; and

  WHEREAS, In 1979, James W. Wright became Oswego County Administrator
and  eight years later, in 1987, he accepted a position as the Jefferson
County Administrator; and

  WHEREAS, James W. Wright was elected to the New  York  State  Senate
representing  the  48th  Senate  District  in 1992, a seat which he held
until 2008 when he decided not to run for the position again; and

  WHEREAS, As State Senator, James W. Wright personified his mantra of
"Results, Through Hard Work," shepherding New York State through utility
deregulation, championing  major  job-producing  projects,  and  working
fiercely for the needs and interests of his constituents; and

  WHEREAS, In April of 2009, James W. Wright was appointed to serve as
the Executive Director of the Development Authority of the North Country
(DANC); and

  WHEREAS,   Throughout   his   tenure  at  DANC,  James  W.  Wright's
accomplishments  have  been  many  and  under  his   leadership,   local
municipalities have come to view the organization as a true partner when
it  comes  to  enhancing services and providing a better quality of life
for the people throughout the region; and

  WHEREAS, Rare indeed is  the  occurrence  of  such  a  compassionate
blending  of  strength,  leadership,  intellect,  and commitment as that

demonstrated by James  W.  Wright  over  a  lifetime  of  sacrifice  and
dedication to others; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown  a
long  and  sustained  commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  James  W. Wright upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished public service, 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 W. Wright.