LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bonita J. Colwell upon the occasion of
her retirement as City Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics, after
more than 30 years of distinguished service to the City of Hudson, New
York

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
Bonita J. Colwell upon the occasion of her retirement as City Clerk and
Registrar of Vital Statistics, after more than 30 years of distinguished
service to the City of Hudson, New York; and
WHEREAS, Bonita J. Colwell began her career with the City of Hudson in
1975, when she was named Deputy City Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital
Statistics; she was appointed City Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statis-
tics in 1992; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as City Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statis-
tics, Bonita J. Colwell was responsible for implementing time and
accruals, issuing dog licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, auction
licenses, parking permits, filing cemetery deeds and indebtedness
certificates and election matters; and
WHEREAS, A member of the New York State Association of City and
Village Clerks, Bonita J. Colwell also served as Clerk of the Common
Council, Record Management Officer, City Webmaster and a member of the
City of Hudson Charter Revision Committee; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Bonita J. Colwell served the residents
of Hudson, New York, with intelligence and caring dedication, contin-
uously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
she worked, Bonita J. Colwell will be remembered for her honesty, integ-
rity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human
problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, With Bonita J. Colwell throughout have been her husband,
Timothy, and their three children, Brian, Douglas and Allison, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her many
achievements; 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bonita J. Colwell upon the occasion of her retirement as City
Clerk and Registrar of Vital Statistics, after more than 30 years of
distinguished service to the City of Hudson, New York, and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bonita J. Colwell.