LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joan Dupont upon the occasion of her
retirement after many years of distinguished service to the New York
State Department of Transportation

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joan
Dupont upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distin-
guished service to the New York State Department of Transportation; and
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, November 25, 2009, Joan Dupont will officially
retire as Regional Director of the New York State Department of Trans-
portation's Hudson Valley Region; and
WHEREAS, Joan Dupont earned her Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree
from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and went on to receive her
Master's degree in Public Administration from Alfred University; and
WHEREAS, She began her illustrious engineering career in the private
sector where she worked for many years; in 1985, Joan Dupont joined the
New York State Department of Transportation, working in the Hornell and
Rochester Regional Offices in various positions; and
WHEREAS, In June of 2007, she was appointed Regional Director of the
Department's Region 8; during her tenure, Joan Dupont rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service, earning the admiration, esteem and
affection of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Regional Director, Joan Dupont served with
loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty
and always showed a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joan Dupont upon the occasion of her retirement after many years
of distinguished service to the New York State Department of Transporta-
tion; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joan Dupont.