Senate Resolution No. 1479

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Mayor Robert Palmieri upon the
occasion of his retirement after serving diligently
as Mayor of the City of Utica, New York

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 traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Mayor Robert Palmieri upon the occasion of his retirement
after serving diligently as Mayor of the City of Utica, New York, to be
recognized at his official send-off celebration on Tuesday, December 12,
2023 at 72 Tavern & Grill, 400 Oriskany St. W., Utica New York; and

WHEREAS, Robert Palmieri began his illustrious career with the City
of Utica in 2011, when he was elected as Mayor; he was heavily involved
in public service prior to his election, serving as a member of the
Utica Common Council for fourteen years on behalf of his community, as
Deputy Public Commissioner in 2004, as Weed and Seed Liaison starting in
2007, and as Deputy Public Safety Commissioner and Codes Commissioner in
2011; and

WHEREAS, Having spent three decades working in the private sector,
Robert Palmieri was the Girls' Basketball Coach at Notre Dame High
School and a member of several not-for-profit community-based boards;
dedicated to his community, he co-founded Cornhill Hoops and was a
volunteer basketball official; and

WHEREAS, A graduate of Thomas R. Proctor High School and Mohawk
Valley Community College, Robert Palmieri has earned recognition from
the United States Department of Justice for his achievements as Utica's
Weed and Seed Liaison; his street sweeps of the city's neighborhoods
resulted in unprecedented levels of cooperation between the police, fire
departments, and Codes Enforcement officials; and

WHEREAS, As a testament to his hard work, under the leadership of
Mayor Robert Palmieri, the City of Utica has witnessed an economic and
financial transformation; the development of Nano Utica, Utica Harbor,
the arrival of the AHL Utica Comets, and countless downtown initiatives
have jumpstarted a positive financial outlook for the city, with
million-dollar deficit budgets skyrocketing into a fund balance that
currently stands at over 14 million dollars; and

WHEREAS, In his official acts, Mayor Robert Palmieri was governed by
a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and

WHEREAS, For the past 12 years, Mayor Robert Palmieri rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the City of Utica, truly
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; 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 Mayor Robert Palmieri upon the occasion of his retirement
after serving diligently as Mayor of the City of Utica, New York, and to
wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mayor Robert Palmieri.