Honor Donna Akerley Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 407 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Donna Akerley upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 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, Donna Akerley 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 Donna Akerley upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and WHEREAS, For over 27 years, Donna Akerley has served as the Town Clerk for the Town of Fallsburg; and WHEREAS, In addition to her role of Town Clerk, Donna Akerley is the Land Tax Collector, Registrar of Vital Statistics, Records Management Officer, FOIL Officer, Licensing Officer, Marriage Officer and Website Manager as well as Notary Public; and WHEREAS, Devoted to her community, Donna Akerley is a member of the Woodridge United Methodist Church, Woodridge Fire Department, Town of Fallsburg Lions Club, Town of Fallsburg Democratic Party Secretary and the coordinator for various Town of Fallsburg-related events such as Francis Currey Day and Winter Carnivals; and WHEREAS, This dynamic woman was also the cooking instructor for the Fallsburg Central School District Community Enrichment Program, past Vice President of the Woodridge Youth Program and a volunteer for Town of Fallsburg Police Department Golf Tournaments and Fundraisers; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband of 27 years, Eric Akerley and her two children, Amie and Nolan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Donna Akerley has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Donna Akerley upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 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 Donna Akerley.