Assembly Resolution No. 338

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

CONGRATULATING Cheryl L. Crozier upon the occasion
of her retirement after almost 42 years of
distinguished service to Corning Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
congratulate Cheryl L. Crozier upon the occasion of her retirement after
almost 42 years of distinguished service to Corning Inc., to be
celebrated with an event on Tuesday, June 8, 2021; and

WHEREAS, For almost 42 years, Cheryl L. Crozier rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Corning Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Cheryl L. Crozier began her long and esteemed career as a
legal secretary with Corning Inc. on July 16, 1979; she then served as a
paralegal before transitioning for a short time to the insurance
department; and

WHEREAS, Next, Cheryl L. Crozier was the department secretary for
the Plant Manufacturing Department at the Pressware Plant before
assuming the role of purchasing aide and then plant manager's secretary
for the Pressware Plant Manager; and

WHEREAS, In July of 1994, Cheryl L. Crozier moved to the Consumer
Products Division in the planning and procurement department, and on
July 2, 1996, she joined government affairs working for Freeman Smith;
she was then promoted to the title of Government Affairs Coordinator, a
position she has held for the last 18 years until she officially retires
on June 1, 2021; and

WHEREAS, A kind and compassionate woman, Cheryl L. Crozier is a
faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Corning and
volunteers her time and energy to numerous organizations including
United Way, Corning Choices program, Big Brother Big Sisters, Corning
Food Pantry, Heart to Heart, Carefirst, and Corning's Gaffer District
Parade of Lights event; and

WHEREAS, In addition, Cheryl L. Crozier served on the Finger Lakes
Wine Country Board for 10 years, four years of which she was its Board
Chair; she has also been actively involved with the Corning Food Pantry
Board for the last 12 years, nine of which she served as Chair, and for
several years, she was the co-Chair of Corning's Annual Art Fest Event,
the precursor to the Corning Glass Fest Event; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure with Corning Inc., Cheryl L. Crozier
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; in her official acts, she
was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems; 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
congratulate Cheryl L. Crozier upon the occasion of her retirement after
almost 42 years of distinguished service to Corning Inc., and to wish
her well in all her future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Cheryl L. Crozier.