LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nancy Barrett-Geller upon the occasion
of her retirement as Psychologist II of the New York State Office of
Children and Family Services after 27 years of distinguished service on
June 28, 2013

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, Nancy Barrett-Geller has given not only of her time and ener-
gies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and conse-
quently has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Nancy
Barrett-Geller upon the occasion of her retirement as Psychologist II of
the New York State Office of Children and Family Services after 27 years
of distinguished service on Friday, June 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Glen Rock Junior/Senior High School,
Nancy Barrett-Geller received her Bachelor of Psychology degree, and
subsequently, her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh
Dickinson University; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Barrett-Geller then earned her School Psychology
credential with the New York State Board of Education from the College
of New Rochelle, and her certification as an Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse Counselor from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Services; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Barrett-Geller is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor
through the New York State Board of Education; she has worked as a
Welfare Case Worker, Social Worker for Protective Services, and Psychol-
ogist for Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, Since February of 1986, Nancy Barrett-Geller has utilized her
experience, skills, integrity and passion to serve the children of High-
land Residential Center, a juvenile detention center, run through New
York State Office of Children and Family Services; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband, Peter, who feels
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices in her achievements;
and
WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in this Nation, and in the
great State of New York, are reflective of the purposeful lives and good
works of those civic-minded community members who dedicate their lives
and career to the service of others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Nancy Barrett-Geller upon the occasion of her retirement as
Psychologist II of the New York State Office of Children and Family
Services after 27 years of distinguished service on June 28, 2013; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nancy Barrett-Geller.