Honor Patricia Lamb’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 414 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Patricia Lamb 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, Patricia Lamb 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 Patricia Lamb upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the

2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and WHEREAS, Patricia Lamb graduated from Tri-Valley Central School before earning her degree in nursing from SUNY Delhi; and WHEREAS, A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Patricia Lamb has worked for New Hope Community Inc. for more than 30 years; throughout her illustrious tenure she has served in several capacities including as Case Manager, Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator Director, Director of Residential Services and Director of Health Services; and WHEREAS, Patricia Lamb is an active member of the Community Christian Fellowship Church in the Manor, which was started by her late husband; she volunteers each fall for the Sullivan County Long Beards at their NWTF fall JAKES event; and WHEREAS, In addition, she works tirelessly helping local children make birdhouses each year, and has served with the Neversink Volunteer Ambulance; she also spent three years as a Trustee/Secretary of the Neversink/Fallsburg Cemetery Association; and WHEREAS, Patricia Lamb was married to her husband, the late William Lamb, until his passing in January; with her throughout have been her son, William (Andreya), and her two beautiful grandchildren, Laryana and Daniel, 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 Patricia Lamb 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 Patricia Lamb 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 Patricia Lamb.