LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marilyn J. Santoro upon the occasion of
her retirement after 21 years of distinguished service to the State of
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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Marilyn J.
Santoro upon the occasion of her retirement after 21 years of distin-
guished service to the State of New York, to be celebrated on Wednesday,
December 10, 2008, at Franklin Terrace in Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Santoro's actual retirement date is on Wednesday,
December 31, 2008; and
WHEREAS, For the past 21 years, Marilyn Santoro rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to New York State; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as a Payroll Specialist, Marilyn Santoro
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Marilyn Santoro was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, Hired on December 7, 1987, Marilyn Santoro worked for seven
years as a clerk in the State Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds;
she then worked for the Division of Payroll and Revenue Services as a
Payroll Specialist for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, In 2003, Marilyn Santoro was honored by the Employee Recogni-
tion Program for her accomplishments in the category of "Results and
Consistent High Performance"; and
WHEREAS, Prior to working for New York State, Marilyn Santoro served
for 20 years as a payroll clerk for the Delaware & Hudson Railway Compa-
ny; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Frank, son, Frank
J., daughter-in-law, Kristina, and grandchild, Abigail Grace, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the State of New York, Marilyn Santoro
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marilyn J. Santoro upon the occasion of her retirement after 21
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marilyn J. Santoro.