LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Merline Smith upon the occasion of her
retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to New York State
Department of Financial Services, formerly the New York State Insurance
Department

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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Merline Smith
upon the occasion of her retirement after 33 years of distinguished
service to New York State Department of Financial Services, formerly the
New York State Insurance Department; and
WHEREAS, For the past 33 years, Merline Smith rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the citizens of the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Director of Rate and Form Filing Modern-
ization, Merline Smith served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Merline Smith was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with New York State Department of Financial
Services, Merline Smith earned the admiration, esteem and affection of
her colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Merline Smith upon the occasion of her retirement after 33 years
of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Merline Smith.