Bill Text: NY K00958 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Mary Ann Allen, Esq. upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service as Chief Executive Officer of Wildwood Programs
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-07-20 - adopted [K00958 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-K00958-Introduced.html
Assembly Resolution No. 958 BY: M. of A. Fahy CONGRATULATING Mary Ann Allen, Esq. upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service as Chief Executive Officer of Wildwood Programs, Inc. WHEREAS, Individuals and organizations devoted to improving the quality of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; and WHEREAS, From time to time, society calls upon these individuals and organizations to be recognized for the significance of their contributions and efforts to assist others in developing the skills necessary to be successful, productive citizens; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Mary Ann Allen, Esq. upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service as Chief Executive Officer of Wildwood Programs, Inc.; and WHEREAS, A successful practicing attorney, Mary Ann Allen began with Wildwood Programs as a parent volunteer several decades ago when her son was receiving residential support from this vital organization; and WHEREAS, Mary Ann Allen served as a member and later President of Wildwood Programs' Board of Directors before becoming Chief Executive Officer in August of 2002; and WHEREAS, During her illustrious tenure with Wildwood Programs, Mary Ann Allen has strategically guided its organizational structure and service provision through regulatory challenges and changes, budgetary adversity and staffing crises; and WHEREAS, Mary Ann Allen has led Wildwood Foundation's efforts through highly successful Capital Campaigns including the expansion of Wildwood School and Camp Wildwood, as well as the expansion of supports for individuals served by Wildwood from approximately 1,000 to close to 4,000 individuals; and WHEREAS, For many years, Mary Ann Allen rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to Wildwood Programs, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and WHEREAS, Mary Ann Allen has devoted her extraordinary talents to the mission of Wildwood Programs through her committed and heartfelt advocacy in the public arena on behalf of the needs and aspirations of New York State's disabled citizens; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, John, and their three children, Matthew, Sarah and Molly, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to reflect upon those outstanding individuals who, through the maintenance of high standards in their profession, have made everlasting contributions on behalf of their community and have truly left their mark on this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Mary Ann Allen, Esq. upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service as Chief Executive Officer of Wildwood Programs, Inc.; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mary Ann Allen, Esq.