Honor Michael Lally's Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 3362 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Michael Lally upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of dedicated service to the Oneida County Workers' Compensation Department 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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who are devoted to the welfare of their community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Michael Lally upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of dedicated service to the Oneida County Workers' Compensation Department; and WHEREAS, Michael Lally began his illustrious career as Director of the Oneida County Workers' Compensation Department in 1987; four years later he went on to serve as a Workers' Compensation hearing representative with the Special Funds Conservation Committee, where he remained for 19 years; and WHEREAS, After his resignation with the Special Funds Conservation Committee in 2010, Michael Lally accepted a position with Oneida County as Director of Workers' Compensation, the esteemed position from which he will officially retire on Wednesday, January 3, 2018; and WHEREAS, During his distinguished tenure, Michael Lally administered the County's Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Plan, a program which provides its 79 municipal members with their statutory requirement for Workers' Compensation Insurance; and WHEREAS, In his capacity as Director of Workers' Compensation, Michael Lally served with loyalty, honor and distinction, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by Michael Lally over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Michael Lally upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of dedicated service to the Oneida County Workers' Compensation Department; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael Lally.