LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rhonda Decker upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT
honoring the 2015 Professional Women and Women in Business

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Rhonda Decker has given not only of her time and energies but
also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has
been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Rhonda Deck-
er upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the
SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT honoring the 2015 Professional Women and Women
in Business; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central School,
Rhonda Decker graduated from Sullivan County Community College; current-
ly, she is enrolled at New England College of Business; and
WHEREAS, Thirty-two years ago, Rhonda Decker began her banking career
with Jeff Bank; through the years she rose through the ranks holding
numerous positions such as Teller, Head Teller, Mortgage Clerk, Loan
Clerk, Branch Manager and Branch Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Rhonda Decker holds the esteemed titles of Senior
Vice President, Retail Banking Administrator and Security Officer; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the community in which she lives and works,
Rhonda Decker is a member of the Advisory Board of Children's Center at
Sullivan County Family Court, and holds the position of Secretary of
both the Jeffersonville Lions Club and the Jeffersonville Area Chamber
of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, When she is not working, Rhonda Decker enjoys spending time
with her family and her beloved pets, Smidgen, Tiger, Sasha and Simon at
their cabin in Oswego County, where she likes to read, take walks, ride
on snowmobiles and go boating; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Jack, and son,
Evan, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoices
in her accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Rhonda Decker has displayed through-
out her life; 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
commend Rhonda Decker upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by the SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT honoring the 2015 Profes-
sional Women and Women in Business; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rhonda Decker.