LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Connie Lightner upon the occasion of her
retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to the Town of
Vestal, New York

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 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Connie Light-
ner upon the occasion of her retirement after 30 years of distinguished
service to the Town of Vestal, New York; and
WHEREAS, Connie Lightner's retirement date is effective on Monday,
March 30, 2009; she also helped to form the Broome County and state
Association of Clerks, and served as president of the Broome County
Committee and state Association of Towns; and
WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Connie Lightner rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Town of Vestal; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Town Clerk, Connie Lightner served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Connie Lightner was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; she is
a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Town of Vestal, Connie Lightner
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Connie Lightner upon the occasion of her retirement after 30 years
of distinguished service to the Town of Vestal; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Connie Lightner.