2013-J2025
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Mayo upon the occasion of his
retirement after 36 years of distinguished service to the Albany County
Judicial Court and Albany County Legislature
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
David Mayo upon the occasion of his retirement after 36 years of distin-
guished service to the Albany County Judicial Court and the Albany Coun-
ty Legislature, to be celebrated Thursday, May 23, 2013, at the Albany
Pump Station, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, David Mayo, a graduate of Watervliet High School, holds an
Associate of Applied Science degree from Alfred State College; and
WHEREAS, Active within his community, David Mayo is a member of the
Latham Ridge Parent-Teacher Association, Elks Lodge 1500, and is a
former North Colonie Little League baseball coach; he served as the
manager and coach of the Colonie Youth Center basketball team; and
WHEREAS, David Mayo also provided closed-captioning for the deaf and
hearing impaired for a local television station; and
WHEREAS, David Mayo has served as an official court reporter for the
State Supreme and County Courts in the Third Judicial District since
1981; formerly he taught court reporting courses, and is a member of the
National Court Reporters Association; and
WHEREAS, In addition, David Mayo is a member of the New York State
Court Reporters Association where he served as Vice-President of the
Board of Directors, and previously served as Board Chair; he is a member
of the Legislative Committee and Chair of the Speed Contest Committee of
the State Association; and
WHEREAS, Elected to the Albany County Legislature, David Mayo began
representing residents of the 21st Legislative District in 2004; since
the 2010 re-districting, he currently represents the 20th Legislative
District; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Laurie, and their
three children, Jeffrey, Zachary, and Abby, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 David Mayo upon the occasion of his retirement after 36 years of
distinguished service, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Mayo.