LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joyce Minard upon the occasion of her
retirement after many years of distinguished service to the New Paltz
Regional Chamber of Commerce

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joyce Minard upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of
distinguished service to the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce; she
will officially retire on Saturday, December 31, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce is organized for
the purpose of advancing the business, industrial, agricultural and
civic interests of New Paltz and the surrounding areas, and to promote
integrity and good faith among all segments of the community; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Minard moved to the Hudson Valley at age three, from
Oyster Bay, Long Island; and
WHEREAS, Joyce Minard graduated from Albany Business College, and
subsequently returned to New Paltz to begin a position at SUNY New Paltz
in the Media Services Department; and
WHEREAS, After the birth of her first son, Joyce Minard took a part-
time job with Ulster County Farm Bureau as manager; and
WHEREAS, Six years later, Joyce Minard began legislative and public
farm tours in an effort to educate local officials and to raise aware-
ness regarding farmers' concerns with the mission of impacting farm
legislation; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, Joyce joined the staff of the New Paltz Chamber of
Commerce as office manager and developed educational programs, monthly
events, a newsletter and a membership guide; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Joyce Minard moved on to Ulster County BOCES, where
she developed New York State Education Department-commended curriculum
for labor unions; and
WHEREAS, After leaving BOCES, Joyce Minard developed a Business
Mentoring Program for Dutchess and Ulster Counties, funded by a New York
State Empire Development Agency grant; and
WHEREAS, In 1998, Joyce Minard returned to the New Paltz Regional
Chamber of Commerce as President and has held that position ever since;
and
WHEREAS, For the past 13 years, Joyce Minard rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the New Paltz Regional Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as President of the New Paltz Regional Cham-
ber of Commerce, Joyce Minard served with loyalty, honor and
distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Joyce Minard was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the New Paltz Regional Chamber of
Commerce, Joyce Minard earned the admiration, esteem and affection of
her colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joyce Minard upon the occasion of her retirement after many years
of distinguished service to the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joyce Minard.