LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Judith L. Warner upon the occasion of
her retirement after 20 years of distinguished service as Schoharie
County Emergency Management Director

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
Judith L. Warner upon the occasion of her retirement after 20 years of
distinguished service as Schoharie County emergency management director;
she officially retired on Friday, March 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Schoharie Central School, Judith L. Warner
began her career as a discharge planner for Cobleskill Regional Hospi-
tal, where she also worked with emergency planning; and
WHEREAS, Judith L. Warner began working at SCCAP in the Liberty Part-
nership program and started volunteering for deputy director of emergen-
cy management before becoming the official director in 1992; and
WHEREAS, For the past 20 years, Judith L. Warner rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the people of Schoharie County;
and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Schoharie County Emergency Management
director, Judith L. Warner served with loyalty, honor and distinction;
and
WHEREAS, Under Judith L. Warner's leadership, the position of director
was transitioned from elected official to civil service class to help
provide continuity and assure the residents consistency; and
WHEREAS, Judith L. Warner was instrumental in transitioning to 911
Addressing in Schoharie County; she also assisted in assuring the safety
of residents after the Gilboa Dam was determined in need of repairs; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Judith L. Warner was incident commander for 21
Presidential Disaster Declarations, which resulted in significant finan-
cial reimbursements for Schoharie County from 1999-2010, and additional
funds for Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Judith L. Warner was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with Schoharie County, Judith L. Warner
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been children, Timothy, Andrew, and
Elizabeth, as well as her grandchildren, Madison and Noah, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achieve-
ments; 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 Judith L. Warner upon the occasion of her retirement after 20
years of distinguished service as Schoharie County Emergency Management
director; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Judith L. Warner.