LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Franklyn J. Mitchell upon the occasion
of his retirement after 37 years of distinguished service with the Army
Contracting Agency and other U.S. government agencies

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
illustrious citizens of this great Empire State who distinguish them-
selves in their profession and in service to their Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Franklyn J. Mitchell, United States Army Contracting Agency (ACA) Direc-
tor of Contracting, Ft. Hamilton, New York, upon the occasion of his
retirement after 37 years of distinguished service with the ACA and
other U.S. government agencies; and
WHEREAS, Franklyn J. "Frank" Mitchell began his career working with
the U.S. General Services Agency (GSA), New York District, in 1972,
working on the development and award of contracts, the processing of
orders, and the advertising of procurement activities until 1976, when
he became a GSA Contract Specialist, serving ably in that capacity
through February 1990; and
WHEREAS, He went on to serve as a Contract Specialist for the Defense
Logistics Agency (DLA), New York Zone in New York City from March 1990 -
January 1996 and for the United States Navy Mitchell Complex in East
Meadow from February 1996 - January 1998; and
WHEREAS, In January 1998, Frank Mitchell went to work as a Supervisory
Contract Specialist for the United States Army Directorate of Contract-
ing (DOC) at the Fort Hamilton Garrison in Brooklyn within the Military
District of Washington (MDW); among his many accomplishments in that
position, in which he served until December 2002, was the implementation
of a staff training program; and
WHEREAS, The Army Contracting Agency, established as a Field Operation
Agency which became operational in 2002, supports soldiers through the
contracting of installation level services and supplies; common use
information technology, hardware, software and services; and mission
support; and
WHEREAS, In January 2003, Frank Mitchell was named Director of
Contracting of the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, Capital District
Contracting Command (CDCC), Directorate of Contracting (DOC) at the U.S.
Army Garrison at Fort Hamilton, the position from which he is retiring;
and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Frank Mitchell supervised civilian employ-
ees and military personnel engaged in contracting, oversaw commercial
activities installation-wide contracts and complex master contracts for
supplies, services, equipment, IT, and construction, and was responsible
for the management, planning, direction and execution of the contracting
mission; and
WHEREAS, Frank Mitchell has served the ACA and the people of America
with loyalty, honor and distinction; during his nearly four decades of
service he has witnessed not only the burgeoning of responsibilities,
but of their complexity as well, and the continuing technological trans-
formation of all we do; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Frank Mitchell has served with great
diligence and unswerving commitment, earning the esteem of his
colleagues and associates who will gather, together with his family and
friends, to honor him at a Farewell Luncheon to be held at the Fort
Hamilton Community Club on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, to honor him and to
wish him well; and

WHEREAS, In recognition and appreciation of his commitment, dedi-
cation, and 37 years of distinguished service, it is the sense of this
Legislative Body to extend its highest commendation to Frank Mitchell
and to wish him well in retirement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Franklyn J. Mitchell upon the occasion of his retirement after 37
years of distinguished service with the Army Contracting Agency and
other U.S. government agencies; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Franklyn J. Mitchell.