LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alessandra E. Reynolds upon the occasion
of her retirement after 29 years of distinguished service to the Ulster
County Department of Social Services

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
Alessandra E. Reynolds upon the occasion of her retirement after 29
years of distinguished service to the Ulster County Department of Social
Services, to be celebrated at a retirement reception on Friday, January
20, 2012 at Hillside Manor, Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 29 years, Alessandra E. Reynolds rendered faith-
ful, conscientious and valuable service to the Ulster County Department
of Social Services; and
WHEREAS, On January 24, 1983, Alessandra E. Reynolds began at the
Department of Social Services Temporary Assistance Division as a recep-
tionist and typist to Director Dolores Miller; and
WHEREAS, Promoted to Senior Typist on July 1, 1991, Alessandra E.
Reynolds was offered a position in Services to the Deputy Commissioner,
where she has served for the past 25 years, under four Commissioners;
and
WHEREAS, Alessandra E. Reynolds was a member of the Labor Management
Departmental and County Wide Committee from 1991-1999 and Co-Chaired
from 1994-1996; and
WHEREAS, From 1988-1996, Alessandra E. Reynolds Chaired the Security
and Safety Committee at the Department of Social Services as well as the
County Wide Safety Committee; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Alessandra E. Reynolds served as CSEA Local Presi-
dent, First Vice President, Treasurer, and Shop Steward from 1983-2005;
and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Alessandra E. Reynolds served with
loyalty, honor and distinction; she was governed by a keen sense of duty
and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Ulster County Department of Social
Services, Alessandra E. Reynolds earned the admiration, esteem and
affection of her colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Alessandra E. Reynolds upon the occasion of her retirement after
29 years of distinguished service to the Ulster County Department of
Social Services; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Alessandra E. Reynolds, Saugerties, New York.