LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Ordonez upon the occasion of her
retirement after more than 27 years of distinguished service to Communi-
ty Board No. 3

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
Susan Ordonez upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 27
years of distinguished service to Community Board No. 3; she will offi-
cially retire on Friday, January 28, 2011; and
WHEREAS, For almost three decades, Susan Ordonez rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service as Community Coordinator of Community
Board No. 3, serving the neighborhoods of East Elmhurst, Jackson Heights
and North Corona, helping to improve the quality of life for the resi-
dents of the community; and
WHEREAS, In this capacity, Susan Ordonez was responsible for process-
ing complaints related to HPD, Fire, Police and Building Departments as
well as multiple agency grievances; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Susan Ordonez developed many strong relation-
ships with residents within the community, particularly the senior citi-
zens; and
WHEREAS, She served with loyalty, honor and distinction and was
governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems; known for being extremely resourceful and persistent,
Susan Ordonez takes great pleasure in a challenge and enjoys working to
resolve complex problems; and
WHEREAS, The wife of the late Henry Ordonez, Susan Ordonez is the
proud mother of two children, and the loving grandmother of four grand-
children; 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 Susan Ordonez upon the occasion of her retirement after more than
27 years of distinguished service to Community Board No. 3; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Ordonez.