Honor Jackie Rutledge Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 417 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Jackie Rutledge 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, Jackie Rutledge 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 Jackie Rutledge upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the 2016 Sullivan County Democrat honoring Professional Women and Women in Business; and WHEREAS, Jackie Rutledge earned her Associate's degree in Dental Hygiene from SUNY Orange; she furthered her education by obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree in both Biology and Business; she is also certified in CPR-BLS and local anesthesia and nitrous oxide delivery; and WHEREAS, For over 20 years, Jackie Rutledge has worked in the dental field; today, she serves as both a Dental Hygienist and Office Manager for Dr. Maureen Whipple, D.M.D.; in this capacity, she answers and handles phone calls, schedules appointments and treatments, processes insurance applications and payments, and orders supplies; and WHEREAS, When she is not working, Jackie Rutledge enjoys spending time with her family, and likes to stay in shape by running and skiing in the winter; she also volunteers at her children's various clubs; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Brad, and her two children, Annabelle and Matthew, 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 Jackie Rutledge 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 Jackie Rutledge 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 Jackie Rutledge.