Senate Resolution No. 1665

BY: Senator AKSHAR

CONGRATULATING Marcia E. Miller upon the occasion
of her retirement after many years of distinguished
service to the New York State Senate

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those individuals of outstanding purpose whose lives have been
committed to public service and the pursuit of excellence in the conduct
of the legislative process in this noble Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing tradition, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
reflect upon those extraordinary individuals who have made everlasting
contributions on behalf of their fellow men and women and have left
their mark on this great Empire State; Marcia E. Miller is one such
individual; she truly devoted her life to serving her government with
integrity and commitment for the sole purpose of serving the needs of
others; and

WHEREAS, Marcia E. Miller began her illustrious career in public
service in July of 1997 as the Regional Assistant to New York State
Senator Thomas W. Libous; she also served as the Senator's Communication
Assistant until April 1, 2009; and

WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman went on to serve as a BOOKS
Program Specialist for Senator Libous from April 1, 2009 until November
2, 2015, before becoming its Program Specialist for Senator Fred J.
Akshar from November 3, 2015 to August 9, 2017; and

WHEREAS, The BOOKS Program was created by former Senator Tom Libous
in 2000 as a reading program designed to reward elementary through high
school students for time spent reading; in 2017, Senator Akshar
refocused the program to give local libraries more resources and
flexibility to meet the needs of their individual communities; and

WHEREAS, On August 10, 2017, Marcia E. Miller began her tenure as
Senator Akshar's Communication Assistant, the esteemed position from
which she officially retired on May 3, 2021, after more than two decades
of steadfast and unwavering commitment to the New York State Senate; and

WHEREAS, Prior to serving the New York State Legislature, Marcia E.
Miller served as both a Trustee and the Mayor of the Village of Greene,
New York, while also working at Chenango Carpet and Furniture in
Smithville Flats, New York; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, she owned and operated Cover Girls
Wallpapering and Genesee St. Wines and Liquors for many years; and

WHEREAS, A true asset to her community, Marcia E. Miller gave
tirelessly of her time and energies as Regional Advisor to both
Assemblyman Daniel Fessenden and Assemblyman Gary Finch, as well as
Greene Picnic Association Director and Greene Bowling League Treasurer;
and

WHEREAS, In addition, she served as a Greene Boy Scout and Girl
Scout Leader, Greene Community Nursery School Treasurer and Vice
President, as well as Greene PTA Treasurer and Vice-President; and

WHEREAS, A woman of indomitable faith and dedication, Marcia E.
Miller served as Treasurer and Finance Chairman for the United Methodist
Church, and currently serves on the United Methodist Church
Administrative Board and as its Community Volunteer coordinator; and

WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, Marcia E. Miller rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to the New York State Senate, earning
the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and

WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Byron, and their
two children Sean and Rachel, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that
demonstrated by Marcia E. Miller over a lifetime of sacrifice and
dedication to others; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Marcia E. Miller upon the occasion of her retirement after
many years of distinguished service to the New York State Senate, 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 Marcia E. Miller.