LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paula A. Mahan upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of The Capital District Union Label and Service
Trades Council's 2011 Union Label Award of Merit

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, Paula A. Mahan has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Paula A. Mahan
upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of The Capital
District Union Label and Service Trades Council's 2011 Union Label Award
of Merit, to be celebrated on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at Michael's
Banquet House, Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, Paula A. Mahan graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Education from Sage
College; during her undergraduate studies, she was a member of the Alpha
Sigma Lambda National Honor society, and received Sage College's Highest
Academic Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, Subsequent to her college career, Paula A. Mahan became a
long-time educator for the North Colonie School District, serving
students with special needs; and
WHEREAS, Presently, Paula A. Mahan is the duly-elected Supervisor of
the Town of Colonie; over her two terms, she has worked hard to restore
fiscal responsibility, provide open government, create high ethical
standards, and bring efficient government practices to Town government;
and
WHEREAS, Paula A. Mahan has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being the founder and Chairperson of Citizens
Organized for Responsible Government, this remarkable woman has served
on the board of numerous community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Paula A. Mahan has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Joe, their two
sons, Joseph and Paul, as well as their two grandchildren, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Paula A. Mahan has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Paula A. Mahan upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of The Capital District Union Label and Service Trades Council's 2011
Union Label Award of Merit; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paula A. Mahan.