Honor Kathleen Donovan’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 4091 BY: Senator BRESLIN COMMENDING Kathleen Donovan upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to the Albany County Board of Elections WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community and the needs of its residents; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Kathleen Donovan upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to the Albany County Board of Elections; and WHEREAS, Kathleen Donovan began her distinguished career with the Albany County Board of Elections as a Clerk; at this time, registrations were entered onto metal plates with an Addressograph machine; as the office and technology progressed, she was instrumental in the installation of the current registration system; and WHEREAS, Through the years, Kathleen Donovan rose through the ranks holding the titles of Election Specialist, Senior Election Specialist, Computer Information Specialist, IT Training Specialist, and finally, the esteemed title of Deputy Commissioner, the position from which she will officially retire; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with the Board, Kathleen Donovan served as the co-Chair of both the 2015 and 2016 Albany County Picnic, and has been a member of the New York State Election Commissioners Association since 2007; she has also been a participant of the Cohoes Committee for the last four years; and WHEREAS, A vital part of her community, Kathleen Donovan is a member of the Cohoes Columbiettes and Colonie Elks Lodge 2192, where she serves as Chaplain; recently, she was elected to the title of 2018-2019 Lecturing Knight; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Kathleen Donovan served the Albany County Board of Elections with intelligence and caring dedication, continuously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom she worked, Kathleen Donovan will be remembered for her honesty, integrity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Kathleen Donovan upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to the Albany County Board of Elections, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kathleen Donovan.