Senate Resolution No. 2627

BY: Senator GRIFFO

CONGRATULATING Charles R. Gibbs II, Senior
Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, upon the occasion
of his retirement after more than 16 years of
distinguished service to New York Power Authority

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed
residents of 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 Charles R. Gibbs II, Senior Buildings and Grounds
Supervisor, upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 16 years
of distinguished service to New York Power Authority on Thursday, May
23, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Charles R. Gibbs II attended Whitesboro Central School and
Mohawk Valley Community College where he obtained his Associate of
Applied Science in Business Accounting degree in 1982; and

WHEREAS, From December of 2007 until his retirement, Charles R.
Gibbs II served as Senior Buildings and Grounds Supervisor at New York
Power Authority's Clark Energy Center in Marcy, New York; and

WHEREAS, For 24 years, from 1991-2015, Charles R. Gibbs II served
his community as Town Supervisor and Councilperson for the Town of
Whitestown, New York; currently, he is still the elected Trustee for the
Village of Whitesboro; and

WHEREAS, Active in his community, Charles R. Gibbs II has spent more
than 22 years, beginning in April of 2002, volunteering his time with
the Whitesboro Fire Department; he has dedicated many years to the
service of the residents of the Whitesboro region and should be
applauded for this endeavor; 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; and

WHEREAS, Rare, indeed, is the occurrence of such a compassionate
blending of strength and commitment as that demonstrated by Charles R.
Gibbs II over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Charles R. Gibbs II, Senior Buildings and Grounds
Supervisor, upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 16 years
of distinguished service to New York Power Authority, 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 Charles R. Gibbs II.