Senate Resolution No. 1276

BY: Senator BRESLIN

COMMENDING Judy Eisgruber upon the occasion of her
retirement after 22 years of distinguished service
to Albany County Rural Housing Alliance, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed
residents of this noble Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Judy Eisgruber upon the occasion of her retirement after 22
years of distinguished service to Albany County Rural Housing Alliance,
Inc., to be celebrated at its 37th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 1,
2019; and

WHEREAS, After earning her associate's degree in Applied Science
Accounting and her bachelor's degree in Human Resource/Change
Management, Judy Eisgruber furthered her education by obtaining her
Master of Business Administration degree from SUNY at Albany; and

WHEREAS, In March of 1997, Judy Eisgruber began her distinguished
career with the Albany County Rural Housing Alliance as its Operations
Manager; a little over two years later, she was promoted to the esteemed
title of Executive Director, the position from which she will officially
retire; and

WHEREAS, In this capacity, Judy Eisgruber was responsible for the
fiscal management of two corporations, supervision of staff located at
four different sites, served as the general manager of the Feura Bush
Senior Apartments, monitored compliance with all regulatory agencies,
wrote numerous successful grants and administered seven Office of the
Attorney General HOSS Grants for the Capital Region; and

WHEREAS, One of Judy Eisgruber's proudest achievements was her role
in the development of a community facility in the Village of
Voorheesville, New York; through her tireless efforts, the building now
houses the Albany County Weatherization Program and the Albany County
Rural Alliance; and

WHEREAS, Dedicated to her profession, Judy Eisgruber served as the
President of both the New York State Rural Housing Coalition and the
Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region; currently, she is
the President of the New York State Rural Advocates; and

WHEREAS, For the past 22 years, Judy Eisgruber rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the Albany County Rural Housing
Alliance; and

WHEREAS, In her capacity as Executive Director, Judy Eisgruber
served with loyalty, honor and distinction; in her official acts, she
was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of
human problems; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with Albany County Rural Housing
Alliance, Inc. Judy Eisgruber earned the admiration, esteem and
affection of her colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Judy Eisgruber upon the occasion of her retirement after 22
years of distinguished service to Albany County Rural Housing Alliance,
Inc., and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Judy Eisgruber.