Honor Karen Fisher’s Achievements

Senate Resolution No. 3480 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Karen Fisher upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2017 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Karen Fisher has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Karen Fisher upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2017 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and WHEREAS, Karen Fisher, affectionately known as Fish, has been the co-owner and operator of FisherMears Associates, a boutique marketing communications company, since 1995; as company president and chief copywriter she is responsible for business development and client relationships; and WHEREAS, In addition, she serves as a meetings facilitator in Monticello for Weight Watchers International, a position she has held since 2002; and WHEREAS, Karen Fisher began her illustrious career in marketing communications in 1983, as a full-time copywriter for Alan Gerry's Cablevision Industries in Liberty, New York; and WHEREAS, A former recreational softball player for Charlie's Angels of the Monticello Women's Softball League, Karen Fisher currently plays USTA Tennis in the Mid-Hudson region; and WHEREAS, Karen Fisher holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Media Arts from Centenary College in Hackettstown, New Jersey; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband who has shown her love and support and rejoices in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Karen Fisher has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Karen Fisher, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Karen Fisher upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2017 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Karen Fisher.