LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christine Shaw upon the occasion of her
retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to the Town of West
Monroe and Oswego County

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who are devoted to the welfare of their community and its citizen-
ry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Christine Shaw upon the occasion of her retirement after 30 years of
distinguished service to the Town of West Monroe and Oswego County; and
WHEREAS, Christine Shaw began her career in public service with the
Oswego County Energy Recovery office until her appointment as the West
Monroe Deputy Town Clerk in August of 1985, and her subsequent election
as West Monroe Town Clerk in November of 1985; and
WHEREAS, For the past three decades, Christine Shaw rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Town of West Monroe and Oswego
County, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demon-
strated by Christine Shaw over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to
others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
honor Christine Shaw upon the occasion of her retirement after 30 years
of distinguished service to the Town of West Monroe and Oswego County;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christine Shaw.