Senate Resolution No. 2309

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Teresa L. Clark upon the occasion of her
retirement after 40 years of service to Lewis County

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, Teresa L. Clark 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 honor Teresa L.
Clark upon the occasion of her retirement after four decades of public
service to Lewis County, New York; she will officially retire on
Tuesday, December 31, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Teresa L. Clark, of New Bremen, New York, began her
illustrious career with Lewis County on December 3, 1979, as a Typist in
the Office of the Board of Legislators; and

WHEREAS, In 1988, Teresa L. Clark agreed to take on the
responsibilities of Clerk for the County's Self-Insurance and Worker's
Compensation matters; from there she was appointed to the position of
Deputy Clerk of the Board in December 1990; and

WHEREAS, Subsequently, in April of 1996, Teresa L. Clark was
appointed Clerk of the Board of Legislators, continuing to serve by
appointment, at the pleasure of each elected Board of Legislators
thereafter; and

WHEREAS, Teresa L. Clark was appointed Administrator of Lewis County
Self-Insurance in January of 1998, the esteemed position from which she
will retire; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her time with the Lewis County Board of
Legislators, Teresa L. Clark has been responsible for recording the
minutes at all committee and board meetings, as well as arranging all
organized Board of Legislators special events; and

WHEREAS, In addition to her numerous positions with the county, this
revered county official has served on the safety and workplace violence
committees as well as countless others; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the ever-flowing changes within Lewis County,
Teresa L. Clark never wavered in her devotion to the citizens of the
county and proved to be a steady hand throughout her 40 years of
service; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Teresa L. Clark has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Teresa L. Clark upon the occasion of her retirement after four
decades of public service, noting the devotion she has shown for all
citizens of Lewis County; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Teresa L. Clark.