Honor Kathleen Jimino Award

Senate Resolution No. 4769 BY: Senator BRESLIN LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONhonoring Kathleen Jimino upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Monsignor Burns Award by Catholic Central High School on April 23, 2018 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kathleen Jimino upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Monsignor Burns Award by Catholic Central High School, to be celebrated at its 32nd Annual Monsignor Burns Dinner on Monday, April 23, 2018, at the Century House, Latham, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1923 by Bishop Edmund F. Gibbons, Catholic Central High School is a coeducational, college preparatory school educating more than 300 students in grades 7 through 12; located in North Troy, its diverse student body hails from 35 surrounding school districts; and WHEREAS, The fourth of six children born to Sophia and John Madden, Kathleen Jimino was raised on the east side of Troy, and currently resides in Lansingburgh with her husband; and WHEREAS, Kathleen Jimino was educated at Catholic Central High School, and Siena College, from where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics; additionally, she received her Master's degree in Social Policy from SUNY Empire State College; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her studies, Kathleen Jimino went to work for Rensselaer County in the information technology department where she held several positions prior to being named its Commissioner; and WHEREAS, Soon thereafter, Kathleen Jimino served as the City of Troy's Budget Director and later City Manager; in recognition of her service in this capacity, she was awarded the Frank C. Moore Award for her leadership and dedication in managing the City of Troy during a period of major fiscal crisis; and WHEREAS, In 1996, Kathleen Jimino served as a Principal Analyst for the New York State Senate Finance Committee, and later was named Assistant Director of the Office of Budget Studies; one year later, she accepted an appointment and was subsequently elected to the Rensselaer County Legislature; and WHEREAS, Quickly making her mark in the Legislature, Kathleen Jimino chaired the Aging Committee as well as a special committee which targeted the tobacco prevention funding in the County; and WHEREAS, Kathleen Jimino was appointed County Executive in 2001; six months later the voters of Rensselaer County approved her appointment by electing her by the largest margin ever afforded any Rensselaer County Executive in history; and WHEREAS, Throughout her illustrious tenure, Kathleen Jimino was steadfastly committed to the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse; she was also noted for the aggressive advocating for new businesses in the County, and encouraging expansion for the ones who already called the County their home; and WHEREAS, Among other governmental responsibilities, Kathleen Jimino served as Co-Chair of the Center for Economic Growth's Local Government Council and was on the Board of the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), and the National Association of Counties (NACo); she currently serves on the board of the Commission on Economic Opportunity and WMHT; and WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, Vince, with her throughout have been her two children and two grandchildren, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Kathleen Jimino upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Monsignor Burns Award by Catholic Central High School on April