LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Maribeth Andresen upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of distinguished service to Southampton
Hospital

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
Maribeth Andresen upon the occasion of her retirement after many years
of distinguished service to Southampton Hospital, celebrated on Monday,
December 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Kings Park Nursing School, Long Island Univer-
sity, St. Joseph's College and SCSU, Maribeth Andresen began her nursing
career as a charge nurse at South Nassau Community Hospital; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Maribeth Andresen has worked in numerous
capacities at a number of hospitals and schools throughout New York; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Maribeth Andresen began her illustrious career at
Southampton Hospital as a nursing supervisor; and
WHEREAS, For over a decade, Maribeth Andresen rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to Southampton Hospital; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Infection Control Coordinator/Director,
Maribeth Andresen served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, Maribeth Andresen has been a valued and involved member of
her community, serving as co-coordinator of Education at APIC Long
Island, a leader of 4-H, and as a member of Sons of Norway as well as
numerous other associations; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 32 years, John,
and their three children, Kristen, Kyle and Kate, as well as eight
grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and
rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Maribeth Andresen was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with Southampton Hospital, Maribeth Andre-
sen earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Maribeth Andresen upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Maribeth Andresen.