LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Loretta L. Molinari upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of dedicated service to the residents of
Putnam County

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the also the custom of this Legislative Body to recog-
nize outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeav-
ors and community service are an example and inspiration to their
colleagues, friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Loretta L. Molinari upon the occasion of her retirement after many years
of dedicated service to the residents of Putnam County; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated at a party to be held in her honor on
Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at the Centennial Golf Club in Carmel, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Prior to her retirement on December 31, 2009, Loretta L.
Molinari was the Putnam County Associate Commissioner of Health, as well
as the Director of Patient Services for the Department's Certified Home
Health Agency; previously she served as the Putnam County Health Direc-
tor; and
WHEREAS, Loretta L. Molinari served the residents of Putnam County for
over 32 years, moving up from the ranks from home health care nurse to
the head of the Health Department; during her tenure in the Health
Department, she served the community with a great deal of energy and
enthusiasm, always responding to priority health needs and focusing on
Putnam County's most vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Putnam County Director of Patient
Services, Loretta L. Molinari was responsible for the direction of the
Health Department's Certified Home Health Agency, providing a broad
range of home care services to elderly and disabled citizens; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Loretta L. Molinari took immediate action after
the horrific events of September 11, 2001, by convening the Putnam Coun-
ty Bioterrorism and Disaster Preparedness Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Continuing her public health passion through her work as
Co-chairperson for the Westchester/Putnam Access to Care Coalition,
Loretta L. Molinari has been an active member of both the public health
and Putnam community by serving on numerous boards and professional
associations; she has been honored by numerous organizations for her
dedication to home care and public health; and
WHEREAS, Loretta L. Molinari grew up in Somers, New York; and is
married to Chuck Gonzalez; she is the proud mother of a son, Adam, and
has a beloved grandson, Jack William; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Loretta L. Molinari
has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Loretta L. Molinari has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, For over 32 years, Loretta L. Molinari has rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable public service to the residents of Putnam
County, serving with loyalty, honor and distinction; 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 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 Loretta L. Molinari upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of dedicated service to the residents of Putnam County; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Loretta L. Molinari.