2009-J1209
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Judith Boudreau upon the occasion of her
retirement after 20 years of distinguished service to Stony Brook
University
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents 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 honor
Judith Boudreau upon the occasion of her retirement after 20 years of
distinguished service to Stony Brook University; and
WHEREAS, A native New Yorker, Judith Boudreau was born and raised in
Massapequa, Long Island; upon graduation from high school, she pursued
additional studies at C.W. Post College in Brookville, New York; and
WHEREAS, In 1963, Judith Boudreau took a position with Kimball
Systems, a division of Litton Industries; as assistant to the Plant
Manager, she oversaw the functioning of 12 additional managers and
assumed increased responsibilities regarding the day-to-day operations,
producing various reports, contracts, and correspondence; and
WHEREAS, After raising her family, Judith Boudreau returned to the
work force and obtained her real estate license; she served for several
years as a liaison for a seven office real estate firm; and
WHEREAS, In 1989, Judith Boudreau began her career with Stony Brook
University in its Office of Undergraduate Studies; she immediately
proved to be an outstanding worker and was promoted to the position of
Assistant to the Assistant Vice President for Governmental Relations;
and
WHEREAS, Judith Boudreau's competence, congenial nature and profes-
sionalism have been a tremendous asset to the University throughout the
years; each year, she is responsible for arranging the Annual Stony
Brook Day in Albany, New York, where she coordinates plans, logistics
and meals for more than 1,000 participants; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her esteemed career, Judith Boudreau has rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to Stony Brook University,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Assistant to the Assistant Vice President
of Governmental Relations, Judith Boudreau has served with loyalty,
honor and distinction, was governed by a keen sense of duty and always
showed a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Bob Boudreau, her
three daughters, Kimberly, Denise and Danielle, and their spouses,
Steve, Thomas and Alan, as well as her six grandchildren, Evan, Brandon,
Ryan, Dylan, Christopher and Lauren, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Judith Boudreau is a woman of singular distinction who has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her profession; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
honor Judith Boudreau upon the occasion of her retirement after 20 years
of distinguished service to Stony Brook University; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Judith Boudreau.