Honor Judy Newman’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 3478 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Judy Newman upon the occasion of her retirement as Rockland Town Clerk after 26 years of distinguished public service 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 Judy Newman upon the occasion of her retirement as Rockland Town Clerk after 26 years of distinguished public service; and WHEREAS, Born in Liberty, New York, and raised in Roscoe, New York, Judy Newman decided to run for the title of Rockland Town Clerk in 1991; she won that race and many more throughout her luminous 26-year career; on Monday, December 11, 2017, she officially retired from this position; and WHEREAS, Since her first day on the job, Judy Newman has worked with six town supervisors, and has enjoyed each and every day at the office; and WHEREAS, In her much deserved retirement, Judy Newman and her husband look forward to spending the cold Sullivan County winters in sunny Florida; and WHEREAS, Since 1991, Judy Newman has served as Rockland Town Clerk; 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 26 years, Judy Newman rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Town of Rockland 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 Judy Newman 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 Judy Newman upon the occasion of her retirement as Rockland Town Clerk after 26 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 Judy Newman.