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This resolution congratulates Kathleen M. Amyot on her retirement after 17 years of service to the River Area Council of Governments.
Why it matters
Highlights the often-overlooked impact of regional coordinators. ("circuit riders") in fostering cooperation and securing resources across multiple towns and villages, showing how behind-the-scenes roles can shape local development.
Documents tangible community improvements. such as park construction, building renovations, environmental clean-ups, and downtown revitalization—that were achieved through sustained grant coordination and intergovernmental collaboration.
Underscores the importance of continuity and local expertise. in navigating complex government partnerships (state, federal, local), which can help small communities access funding and technical support they might otherwise miss.
Serves as a public acknowledgment of civic commitment. , setting a model for recognizing and valuing long-term, dedicated public service that often goes unheralded but is crucial to community well-being.
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Honor Kathleen Amyot’s Retirement
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- Adopted
- Reported to calendar for consideration
- Referred to finance
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Senate Resolution No. 3302 BY: Senator RITCHIE CONGRATULATING Kathleen M. Amyot upon the occasion of her retirement after 17 years of distinguished service as circuit rider for the River Area Council of Governments 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 congratulate Kathleen M. Amyot upon the occasion of her retirement on
November 30, 2017, after 17 years of distinguished service as circuit rider for the River Area Council of Governments; and WHEREAS, The River Area Council of Governments (RACOG) was established in 2000 as a forum for dialogue and action on the shared… Show allHide
November 30, 2017, after 17 years of distinguished service as circuit rider for the River Area Council of Governments; and WHEREAS, The River Area Council of Governments (RACOG) was established in 2000 as a forum for dialogue and action on the shared interests of elected officials and appointed representatives in the villages of Carthage, West Carthage and Deferiet and the towns of Champion and Wilna; and WHEREAS, Kathleen M. Amyot, a resident of LaFargeville, began working as RACOG's circuit rider from its inception in 2000; and WHEREAS, Under her stewardship as circuit rider for RACOG, it has been a successful liaison between the Tug Hill Commission and state, federal, and county organizations as well as with agencies providing technical services and support to local municipalities; and WHEREAS, During her tenure her many accomplishments have included integral work in coordinating cooperative efforts to achieve grant implementations to build parks, renovate buildings and fund projects; and WHEREAS, Under her leadership, RACOG saw the completion of the Buckley Building restoration in Carthage, the completion of contamination clean-up at the former Crown Cleaners site in the Hamlet of Herrings, and the receipt of one of the first downtown grants for facade improvement; and WHEREAS, Kathleen M. Amyot, who dedicated her life to improving her community, is leaving a legacy of hard work and tireless public advocacy; and WHEREAS, Kathleen M. Amyot has clearly had an enduring impact on her fellow workers, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive improvement to her community and 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 congratulate Kathleen M. Amyot upon the occasion of her retirement after
17 years of distinguished service as circuit rider for the River Area Council of Governments, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kathleen M. Amyot.
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