Honor Beatrice Havranek’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 5020 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Beatrice Havranek upon the occasion of her retirement after 41 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ulster County on May 31, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those singular individuals who devote their purposeful lives and careers to preserving the rights and protecting the welfare of the citizens of their community and the State of New York; and WHEREAS, The quality and character of life in the Ulster County community has been ably served and uniquely enriched through the selfless dedication and benevolent concern of Beatrice Havranek; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Beatrice Havranek upon the occasion of her retirement after 41 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ulster County; and WHEREAS, Throughout her long and distinguished career, Beatrice "Bea" Havranek has held numerous positions within the County including two terms as the Town of Rosendale Supervisor, Minority Counsel to the Ulster County Legislature, First Assistant County Attorney, and Deputy County Executive; and WHEREAS, Beatrice Havranek has held the title of County Attorney since 2009, making her the first woman to serve in that capacity in Ulster County's history; she will officially retire from this position on May 31, 2018; and WHEREAS, In this role, Beatrice Havranek was instrumental in both the creation and implementation of the Ulster County Charter and Administrative Code which has transformed County Government and created the position of County Executive, dramatically increasing transparency, accountability and fundamental reforms for the residents of Ulster County; and WHEREAS, In her much deserved retirement, Beatrice Havranek plans on spending more time with her recently retired husband, Bill, who has shown her love and support and rejoices in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, Throughout a life and career of purposeful endeavor, Beatrice Havranek has remained true to her commitment, serving family, faith and community, as well as the law; her contributions and accomplishments have brought great benefit and positive influence to bear upon the course of jurisprudence and the quality of life for others; and WHEREAS, County Attorney Beatrice Havranek, in every capacity in which she served, has left her permanent mark on the criminal justice community and will forever be remembered as a determined, innovative and genuinely concerned expert in her field; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Beatrice Havranek upon the occasion of her retirement after 41 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ulster County, and to wish her well in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Beatrice Havranek.