Honor Kathy Jimino's Service

Senate Resolution No. 3725 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING The Honorable Kathy Jimino upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Unity House on February 9, 2018 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, Kathy Jimino 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 The Honorable Kathy Jimino upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Unity House, to be celebrated at its Annual Gala on Friday, February 9, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 1971, Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency which provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in the community who are hurting and struggling; they assist those living in poverty, adults living with mental illness of HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays; and WHEREAS, Kathy Jimino served as a Rensselaer County Executive for 16 years, during which time she was steadfastly dedicated to the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse in the community; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, throughout her illustrious tenure, Kathy Jimino advocated for new businesses in the County and encouraged the expansion of those who already call Rensselaer their home; and WHEREAS, A passionate supporter of local residents and the smart growth of the community, Kathy Jimino has fought to protect jobs, air, water and the future of Rensselaer County; and WHEREAS, After beginning her career in the County's information technology department, the Catholic Central High School and Siena College graduate worked her way up to commissioner of that department before leaving to become budget director; she later served as one of Troy's final city managers; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Kathy Jimino 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 Kathy Jimino, 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 The Honorable Kathy Jimino upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by Unity House on February 9, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Jimino.