New York State Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos today announced that Francis W. Patience will serve as Secretary of the Senate. He will be officially nominated for a two-year term as part of the formal Senate reorganization which will take place later today.
“Frank Patience has proven himself to be a skilled administrator who will be an asset to every member of the New York State Senate. Frank is already hard at work ensuring a smooth Senate transition, and I look forward to his continued leadership on this and many other issues related to the nonpartisan administration of our chamber,” Senator Skelos said.
Patience has worked in the State Senate for twenty-six years, most recently as Director of Administration for the Senate Republican Minority. He has held that position since 2009.
Previously, he served as the Senate’s personnel officer a position he held from January 2000 to 2009.
"Frank Patience is the right person to serve the people of the State of New York as Secretary of the Senate, and I am confident he'll do an outstanding job," Senator Skelos concluded.
Due to the ongoing transition, Patience's salary has not yet been determined.
