Senate Resolution No. 974

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Kathleen L. Santelli upon the occasion of
her retirement after 42 years of distinguished
service to the Village of Great Neck, New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 honor
Kathleen L. Santelli upon the occasion of her retirement on Friday,
April 25, 2025, after 42 years of distinguished service; and

WHEREAS, For the past 42 years, Kathleen L. Santelli rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Village of Great
Neck, New York; and

WHEREAS, In her capacity as Village Administrator, Kathleen L.
Santelli served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, Having served under six mayors, Kathleen L. Santelli's long
journey with the Village of Great Neck began in 1983; she was later
appointed as Village Clerk in 1991, then her title was changed to
Village Administrator in 2001; and

WHEREAS, For her service, Kathleen L. Santelli was named Clerk of
the Year in 2008 by the New York State Association of City and Village
Clerks, and the Great Neck Estates Village Hall boardroom has been named
The Santelli Boardroom in her honor; she is a member of the Long Island
Village Clerks and Treasurers Association; and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Kathleen L. Santelli was governed by
a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Village of Great Neck, Kathleen
L. Santelli earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her
colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kathleen L. Santelli upon the occasion of her retirement after 42
years of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kathleen L. Santelli.