LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christine Kane upon the occasion of her
retirement as Steuben County's Clerk of the Legislature

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Christine Kane upon the occasion of her retirement as Steuben County's
Clerk of the Legislature on Friday, June 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Christine Kane has rendered faithful, conscientious and valu-
able service to Steuben County; and
WHEREAS, Since June 6, 1988, Christine Kane has served as a member of
the New York State Association of Clerks of County Legislative Boards,
serving as President from 1998-2000; and
WHEREAS, In January of 1992, Christine Kane was appointed to the
InterCounty Association of Western New York; she served as a member of
its Resolution Committee since June of 2006; in addition, she was
appointed as 2nd Vice President in January of 2010; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Christine Kane was appointed Chair of the NYSAC
Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and General Government
Member of NYSAC Resolutions Committee; she implemented both the Flower
Power Program and the Adopt A Service Member Project; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of the Outstanding Office Professional Award by
the Bath Rotary Club, Christine Kane serves on the Employee Wellness
Committee and the RSVP Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Clerk of the Legislature, Christine Kane
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; she is the longest serving
Clerk of the Board in Steuben County history; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, she was governed by a keen sense of
duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Al, and their
children, Christopher and David, as well as their grandson, Michael, all
of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure at Steuben County, Christine Kane earned
the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Christine Kane upon the occasion of her retirement as Steuben
County's Clerk of the Legislature; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christine Kane.