Senate Resolution No. 1563

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mello Testa upon the occasion of
his retirement after 40 years of distinguished
service to the residents of the city of Utica and
Oneida County

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to
enhance the stature of the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Mello Testa upon the occasion of his retirement after 40
years of distinguished service to the residents of both the City of
Utica and Oneida County; and

WHEREAS, Mello Testa began his four decade career in public service
as a teenager when he took a job mowing the lawn for the Urban Renewal
Agency; for the next few summers, he was a playground supervisor for the
City of Utica and during the winters, he worked as a snow maker at the
Parkway Ski Area; during this time, he was also a night watchman for the
Utica City School District at Murnane Field; and

WHEREAS, In December of 1992, Mello Testa became a director with the
Oneida County Purchasing Department, the position from which he will
officially retire on December 30, 2021; throughout his tenure, he served
under four county executives, earning the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, In addition to this role, Mello Testa served as a City of
Utica councilmember for three years; in this capacity, he diligently
worked to make the city a better place for its citizens to live, work
and play; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Mello Testa has displayed
throughout his 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
congratulate Mello Testa upon the occasion of his retirement after 40
years of distinguished service to the residents of the City of Utica and
Oneida County, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mello Testa.