LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Darby O'Brien upon the occasion of her
20th Anniversary as the Director of Utica Public Library on June 11,
2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across the great State
of New York is reflective of certain exemplary individuals whose purpose
is dedicated to serving the community and the needs of its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Darby O'Brien upon the occasion of her 20th Anniversary as the Director
of Utica Public Library to be celebrated on Friday, June 11, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Darby O'Brien has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and
diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and the
Utica Public Library; and
WHEREAS, Darby O'Brien began her esteemed tenure as the Director of
the Utica Public Library in 1990; previously, she had served as the
Director of the Traurig Library of Post College (now Teikyo Post Univer-
sity) in Waterbury, Connecticut; she has also worked at Plainfield (NJ)
Public Library, Linden (NJ) Public Library and Rutgers University
Library; and
WHEREAS, Darby O'Brien earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English
Literature from St. Bonaventure University; she then went on to obtain
her MLS from Rutgers University and her MS in Organization and Manage-
ment from Central Connecticut State University; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of her profession, Darby O'Brien
is a member of the American Library Association and the New York Library
Association; in addition, she is a past Board member of the Central New
York Library Resources Council; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Darby O'Brien has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Darby O'Brien is a member of the Rotary Club of Utica, Thea
Bowman Board, Home Ownership Center Board, and the Weed and Seed Steer-
ing Committee; she is also a 1992 graduate of Leadership Mohawk Valley;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Darby O'Brien has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Darby O'Brien has displayed through-
out her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Darby O'Brien upon the occasion of her 20th Anniversary as the
Director of Utica Public Library on June 11, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Darby O'Brien.