2013-J5801

Honoring the hard work, dedication and commitment of the members of the New York State Legislative Messenger Service

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2013-J5801


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the hard work, dedication and commitment
of the members of the New York State Legislative Messenger Service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor individuals
who have faithfully served the people and the government of the State of
New York with dedication and conscientious service; and
WHEREAS, The New York State Legislative Messenger Service was founded
in 1973 as an avenue to provide job training and opportunities to indi-
viduals with a disability; emphasis is placed on understanding and
amplifying an individual's strengths while providing support, training
and structure to lessen any barriers created by their disability; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding service plays a very important role in expe-
diting the work of the New York State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the hard work,
dedication and commitment of the members of the New York State Legisla-
tive Messenger Service; and
WHEREAS, For more than four decades, the New York State Legislative
Messenger Service, located in the Legislative Office Building, has
provided a communications network throughout the Empire State Plaza and
neighboring state buildings for Senate and Assembly legislators and
their staffs; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated members of the New York State Legislative
Messenger Service can always be relied on to provide swift and depend-
able service; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Kevin Kather, Director, and Beth
Bonesteel, Assistant Director, the members of the New York State Legis-
lative Messenger Service, whom we see hurrying about their rounds,
include: Daniel Benes, Michael Cohen, Nancy Comley, Bill Crowe, Michelle
Daly, Adam Denenberg, Robert DeSieno, William Faulkner, Sharon Forkeu-
tis, Marcus Gagnon, William Gerard, Barbara Gosstola, Katherine Griffin,
Kimberly Lapp, Barbara McDonald, Kathy O'Brien, Patrick O'Hara, Kadija
Oliver, Francis Rotundo, Kathleen Schleich, Barb Wojtowicz, and Valerie
Zeh; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to recognize and pay just
tribute to the members of the New York State Legislative Messenger
Service, individuals who embody the true American spirit, demonstrating
personal determination and significantly contributing to the workings of
the New York State Legislature; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the hard work, dedication and commitment of the members of the New
York State Legislative Messenger Service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the New York State Legislative Messenger
Service.

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  • 10 / Jun / 2014
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 10 / Jun / 2014
    • ADOPTED

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