Senate Resolution No. 1578

BY: Senator AKSHAR

COMMENDING Dave Hamburg upon the occasion of his
retirement after 13 years of distinguished service
to the Department of Transportation Region 9

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have
devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their
community and the needs of its residents; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend Dave Hamburg upon the occasion of his retirement after 13 years
of distinguished service to the Department of Transportation Region 9,
he will officially retire on June 28, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Dave Hamburg spent his junior year of high school attending
American University's AP Political Science Summer Session and, upon
graduating, he continued his studies at Broome Community College,
Binghamton, New York; and

WHEREAS, In 1978, Dave Hamburg began his illustrious 22-year career
as a radio broadcaster; from there, he continued in the field as a disc
jockey, newscaster, reporter, and freelance sports reporter for several
radio networks including ABC, Associated Press, CBS, NBC, and the
Sheridan Broadcasting Network; and

WHEREAS, In 1983, Dave Hamburg joined the Sheridan Broadcasting
Network as a full-time sports anchor/reporter in Florida; he then
transferred to Sheridan company headquarters in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Upon his mother's passing in 1991, Dave Hamburg moved back
to his hometown of Binghamton, New York, to be closer to his father and
family, and went to work with the State of New York with the Department
of Labor (DOL) Division of Unemployment as a Senior Employment Security
Clerk; in 2004, he was promoted to Labor Services Representative
(Unemployment Insurance Claims Examiner); and

WHEREAS, He served as the recorded voice of the DOL Unemployment
Insurance Interactive Voice Response system; and

WHEREAS, In 2006, he started working for the Department of
Transportation (DOT) as the Regional Public Information Officer; and

WHEREAS, Dave Hamburg takes pride in the positive working
relationship and DOT image he has developed and fostered over his 13
years working with regional media and co-workers, as well as the 20
years he worked for the State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Dave Hamburg served with
intelligence and caring dedication, continuously striving to effectively
fulfill the duties of his position; and

WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with
whom he worked, Dave Hamburg will be remembered for his honesty,
integrity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of
human problems in his official acts; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dave Hamburg upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service, and to wish him continued success in all
his future endeavors; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dave Hamburg.