Senate Resolution No. 2283

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Treasurer Patricia O'Brien upon the
occasion of her retirement after 33 years of
distinguished service to Lewis County, New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have
devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their
community and the needs of its residents; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Treasurer Patricia O'Brien upon the occasion of her
retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to Lewis County, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Born and raised in Lewis County, Patricia O'Brien began her
illustrious career in public service as an Account Clerk on March
31,1986, after attending Jefferson Community College for business
administration; and

WHEREAS, Patricia O'Brien was then promoted to Account Clerk Typist,
Principal Account Clerk and Senior Account Clerk; and

WHEREAS, On January 4, 2005, Patricia O'Brien was rightfully
appointed Deputy County Treasurer by then Lewis County Treasurer Vicki
A. Roy, in recognition of her steadfast and unwavering commitment to her
community; and

WHEREAS, Upon the resignation of the Treasurer, the Lewis County
Board of Legislators unanimously appointed Patricia O'Brien to fill the
Lewis County Treasurer position, duties of which she aptly assumed
effective on January 16, 2011, while simultaneously serving in the roles
of Deputy Budget Officer, Tax Enforcement Officer and Health Plan
Administrator; and

WHEREAS, Patricia O'Brien successfully campaigned and served for two
consecutive four-year terms as Lewis County Treasure, the esteemed
position from which she officially retired on December 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Patricia O'Brien served the Lewis
County with intelligence and caring dedication, continuously striving to
effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and

WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with
whom she worked, Patricia O'Brien will be remembered for her honesty,
integrity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of
human problems in her official acts; and

WHEREAS, In her much deserved retirement, Patricia O'Brien plans to
spend time with her beloved grandchildren and travel, beginning with
Mount Rushmore and the Badlands; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Patricia O'Brien upon the occasion of her retirement, 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 Patricia O'Brien.