Senate Resolution No. 1282

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Connie Wheelock upon the occasion of her
retirement after 46 years of distinguished service
to Oneida County, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
honor Connie Wheelock upon the occasion of her retirement after 46 years
of distinguished service to Oneida County, New York; and

WHEREAS, For the past 46 years, Connie Wheelock rendered faithful,
conscientious, and valuable service to Oneida County; and

WHEREAS, Connie Wheelock began her career in February 1977 as a
License Examiner at the Department of Motor Vehicles; she began
employment with the Department of Social Services in December of 1986,
and was employed with the department for more than 30 years; and

WHEREAS, She provided exemplary service to the area of Staff
Development and has proven to be an asset to both DSS Administration and
the Office of the County Executive in her role as Senior Administrative
Assistant; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her time with the Department of Motor Vehicles,
the Department of Social Services, and the Office of the County
Executive, Connie Wheelock served with loyalty, honor, and distinction;
and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Connie Wheelock was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Office of the County Executive,
Connie Wheelock earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of her
colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Connie Wheelock upon the occasion of her retirement after 46 years
of distinguished service to Oneida County; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Connie Wheelock.