Senate Resolution No. 1585

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Mary Ann Kubinski upon the occasion of
her retirement after more than 50 years of
distinguished service to the New York State
Department of Labor

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks 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 honor
Mary Ann Kubinski upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 50
years of distinguished service to the New York State Department of Labor
on Wednesday, January 28, 2026; and

WHEREAS, For over 50 years, Mary Ann Kubinski rendered faithful,
conscientious, and valuable service to the New York State Department of
Labor; and

WHEREAS, In her capacities as an employment counselor and labor
services representative, Mary Ann Kubinski served with loyalty, honor,
and distinction; and

WHEREAS, Mary Ann Kubinski entered the Department of Labor on May 4,
1970, and was first appointed to the position of employment counselor on
September 9, 1975, serving in this role for 28 years before she
initially retired in 2003; and

WHEREAS, In 2006, Mary Ann Kubinski returned to the New York State
Department of Labor as an hourly labor services representative, the
esteemed role which she served valiantly for the past 20 years; and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Mary Ann Kubinski was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and

WHEREAS, With her throughout much of her career and full life had
been her beloved husband, Ted, to whom she was proudly married for 50
years, as well as their son, Ted, and his wife, Tonya, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her fruitful life and rejoice in her many
achievements; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with the New York State Department of
Labor, Mary Ann Kubinski earned the admiration, esteem, and affection of
her colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mary Ann Kubinski upon the occasion of her retirement after 50
years of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mary Ann Kubinski.