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J2220Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Honor Michael Allen's Retirement

Official title

“Commending Michael Allen upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Oswego County”

Sponsor Patty RitchieSD-48
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Michael Allen on his retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Oswego County, especially the E-911 Office.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the vital behind-the-scenes role of emergency communications. By honoring Michael Allen, the resolution highlights the importance of maintaining and upgrading emergency response infrastructure, which directly impacts public safety in Oswego County.

  2. Underscores the impact of individual leadership on public services. The resolution credits Allen with modernizing the E-911 system and improving work methods, illustrating how one person’s dedication can drive significant improvements in essential services.

  3. Elevates standards and best practices statewide. Allen’s involvement in the State 911 Coordinators Association and his work on statewide training standards have had lasting effects beyond Oswego County, shaping emergency response protocols across New York.

  4. Acknowledges the broader community benefit of public service careers. The resolution serves as a reminder of the often-unseen contributions of long-serving public employees and their long-term influence on community well-being and safety.

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Honor Michael Allen's Retirement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Patty Ritchie

Senator · Senate District 48

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2220 BY: Senator RITCHIE COMMENDING Michael Allen upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Oswego County WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2220 BY: Senator RITCHIE COMMENDING Michael Allen upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Oswego County 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 commend Michael Allen upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Oswego County; and WHEREAS, Michael Allen began working for Oswego County in its IT/Central Services Department; and WHEREAS, In 1997 he began working as operations manager for the E-911 office and has served as Director of the E-911 office for the past eight years; and WHEREAS, Michael Allen is credited with making the E-911 office a top-notch emergency services unit and he was instrumental in rebuilding and modernizing the county's emergency communications system; and WHEREAS, During his tenure, Michael Allen kept Oswego County technology up-to-date; he was a founding member of the State 911 Coordinators Association and helped develop standards for training that are still relevant today; and WHEREAS, He is leaving a legacy of improved work methods and technology and has dedicated himself to helping others; and WHEREAS, Michael Allen has clearly had an enduring impact on his fellow workers, as well as the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals who work to support their communities by providing their skills and talents to helping others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Michael Allen upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Oswego County, and particularly to the County E-911 Office, 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 Michael Allen.

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