Honor Shirley Robinson’s Service

January 20, 2018 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 Shirley Robinson upon the occasion of her retirement as Parishville Town Councilwoman after 30 years of distinguished public service; and WHEREAS, This auspicious milestone will be celebrated at a Retirement Party held in her honor on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Parishville Fire Hall in Parishville, New York; and WHEREAS, Shirley Robinson began her illustrious career in public service as a Court Clerk; in 1998, she held the position of Deputy Town Clerk/Tax Collector for three years; and WHEREAS, In 2001, Shirley Robinson was appointed Town Clerk, a position she held until her retirement in 2005; and WHEREAS, Shirley Robinson was then elected Town Clerk/Tax Collector in 2002, a title she held for four years; and WHEREAS, From 2006-2017, Shirley Robinson served as Parishville Town Councilwoman; a woman of true integrity, she has truly led by example; she has served the Town with distinction, enthusiasm, dedication and honor, and has overseen countless initiatives that have made her community a better and stronger place to live; and WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Shirley Robinson rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Town of Parishville earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by Shirley Robinson over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence 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 Shirley Robinson upon the occasion of her retirement as Parishville Town Councilwoman after 30 years of distinguished public service, and to wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Shirley Robinson.