LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Albert Spada upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition by the League of Women Voters of the
Mid Hudson Region on June 5, 2011

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Albert Spada has given not only of his time and energies but
also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Albert Spada
upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition by the
League of Women Voters of the Mid Hudson Region, to be celebrated at its
Susan B. Anthony Honorees' Luncheon on Sunday, June 5, 2011, in King-
ston, New York; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Kingston resident, Albert Spada was elected to the
Office of County Clerk in 1966, and was re-elected eleven times, serving
in this capacity for 39 years before his retirement in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Albert Spada has been called upon to contribute his time and
talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given
of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, During his career, Albert Spada served on many community
boards including the Boards of Benedictine Hospital, Kingston Hospital,
Key Bank and the New York State Advisory Board of Public Works; he has
been a member of the Heritage Advisory Council, the VFW and the American
Legion; moreover, he has been recognized for his outstanding work
through many community awards; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Albert Spada 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 Albert Spada has displayed through-
out his life; 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Albert Spada upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the League of Women Voters of the Mid Hudson Region on
June 5, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Albert Spada.