LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan D. Cummings upon the occasion of
her retirement after many 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 nature
of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Our local governments, our State and our Nation have been
strengthened by generations of Americans who felt a sense of responsi-
bility to their community, to one another and to their families; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Susan Cummings upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of
distinguished service to the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 12 years, Susan Cummings rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable public service; and
WHEREAS, Susan Cummings was elected to Ulster County Legislature in
1986 where she spent 24 loyal years of service; during that time she
chaired numerous legislative committees including the powerful Ways and
Means Committee; and
WHEREAS, The first woman to serve as Ways and Means Chair, Majority
Leader and Minority Whip, Susan Cummings has led a significant and
impressive career; and
WHEREAS, Susan Cummings joined Senator John J. Bonacic's staff in 1998
as the DO Manager for then Assemblyman Bonacic; a year later she became
the Ulster County Liaison for now Senator Bonacic; she remained in that
position until her retirement in 2010; and
WHEREAS; The proud recipient of a multitude of awards and accolades,
Susan D. Cummings was given the Ulster County Trappers Appreciation
Award, the Camp Emunah and National Committee for the Furtherance of
Jewish Education Empowerment Award and the Federated Sportsmans Club
Appreciation Award as well as the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Ulster
County Pearl Award; and
WHEREAS, Susan Cummings was an honoree for the prestigious YWCA of
Ulster County Tribute to Women Award; and
WHEREAS, A devoted member of the Ellenville Regional Hospital Auxilia-
ry, Susan Cummings, also currently serves as Chapter Chair and Executive
Board Member of RSVP of Ulster County; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Ulster County Community Liaison for
Senator John Bonacic, Susan Cummings served with loyalty, honor and
distinction; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her loving husband John, and
their wonderful daughter, the pride of their lives, Jennifer Lynn, both
of whom feel privileged to be part of her life and rejoice in her
achievements; and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and the
great State of New York, is reflective of the purposeful lives and good
works of those patriotic and civic-minded community members who dedicate
their lives and careers to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Susan Cummings was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with Senator John Bonacic, Susan Cummings
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Susan D. Cummings upon the occasion of her retirement after 12

years of distinguished service to the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan D. Cummings.