LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Michael F. Powell upon the occasion of
his retirement after 31 years of distinguished service to the East Onei-
da Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant on May 21, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor
those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted
themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community
and the needs of its residents; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Michael F. Powell upon the occasion of his retirement after 31 years of
distinguished service to the East Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant
to be celebrated on Friday, May 21, 2010, at the Rusty Nail, Canastota,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Michael F. Powell began his esteemed career with the East
Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in 1979; displaying exemplary
leadership skills, he was promoted to Plant Operator on March 2, 1984,
the position from which he will retire; and
WHEREAS, As Plant Operator, Michael F. Powell was responsible for
operating and maintaining the entire plant, including its numerous pump
stations and sewers; and
WHEREAS, Under Michael F. Powell's leadership, the operation and main-
tenance of the East Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant has been
nothing less than excellent; his maintenance record is astounding and
his plant has consistently achieved a high level of wastewater treat-
ment; as a result he and the plant have received numerous awards and
accolades; and
WHEREAS, Michael F. Powell is a graduate of the Public Health Technol-
ogy program at SUNY Morrisville; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Michael F. Powell served the East
Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant with intelligence and caring
dedication, continuously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of
his position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
he worked, Michael F. Powell will be remembered for his honesty, integ-
rity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human
problems in his 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
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Michael F. Powell upon the occasion of his retirement after 31
years of distinguished service to the East Oneida Lake Wastewater Treat-
ment Plant, and to wish him continued success in all of his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michael F. Powell.