Honor Paul Mays’ Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 5191 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Paul Mays upon the occasion of his retirement after 11 years of dedicated service as a Board Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed residents of this noble 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 Paul Mays upon the occasion of his retirement after 11 years of dedicated service as a Board Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System, to be celebrated at its 60th Annual Trustee Meeting on Monday,

May 21, 2018, in Saratoga Springs, New York; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure with the Southern Adirondack Library System, Paul Mays has served in leadership roles on numerous standing committees including Audit and Finance, Washington County Aid Coordinator, Library Services, and Personnel; and WHEREAS, Paul Mays also served as Chair for the Building Committee from 2008 to 2018, as Board Secretary from 2012 to 2016, and on the Joint Automation Council from 2014 to 2015; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the Southern Adirondack Library System, Paul Mays attended board meetings as requested and unstintingly devoted his time, applying his experience, wisdom, and intelligence to improve public library services; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, Paul Mays tirelessly advocated for sustainable library funding and support at every level; and WHEREAS, For more than a decade, Paul Mays rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Southern Adirondack Library System, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, The success of the Southern Adirondack Library System is in direct correlation to the efforts of Paul Mays, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by Paul Mays over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Paul Mays upon the occasion of his retirement after 11 years of dedicated service as a Board Member of the Southern Adirondack Library System; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Paul Mays.