LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patricia M. Favreau upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of distinguished public service to the
Town of Berne

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
Patricia M. Favreau upon the occasion of her retirement after many years
of distinguished public service to the Town of Berne; and
WHEREAS, Patricia M. Favreau has rendered faithful, conscientious and
valuable service to the Town of Berne, earning the admiration, esteem
and affection of her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Berne, New York since 1943, Patricia M. Favreau
attended New York State College for Teachers at Albany; she was elected
to the esteemed position of Town Clerk in 1979, and became a Certified
Municipal Clerk after completing the three year education program at
Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island; and
WHEREAS, Patricia M. Favreau has been an active member of the New York
State Town Clerk's Association (NYSTCA) since its formation, and has
served on the Executive Committee in the capacity of Time & Place Chair,
District Director, Membership Chairman, Secretary, as well as second and
first Vice-President; she served as the NYSTCA President from 2005 to
2007; and
WHEREAS, Instrumental in the formation of the Town Clerk's Association
of Albany and Schenectady Counties, Patricia M. Favreau has served in
the offices of President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer; she
is an active member of The International Institute of Municipal Clerks
and the Master Municipal Clerk Academy; and
WHEREAS, Active within her community, Patricia M. Favreau was a char-
ter member of the Town of Berne Youth Council, served on the Advisory
Council of the Hilltowns Community Resource Center, as well as on the
Albany County Archives Committee; she is the editor of the town newslet-
ter, THE COURIER, and was designated Town Clerk of the Year in 2010; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Town Clerk, Patricia M. Favreau served
with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of
duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems in her official
acts; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, the late John G. Favreau, with
her throughout have been her four children, ten grandchildren, and three
great-grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her
life and rejoice in her achievements; 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 Patricia M. Favreau upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of distinguished service to the Town of Berne; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patricia M. Favreau.