Honor Pat Costello’s Service

Senate Resolution No. 5386 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Pat Costello upon the occasion of his retirement after 43 years of dedicated service to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 43 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens of this great Empire State who have devoted themselves to faithfully serving the best interests of their community and the needs of its residents; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Pat Costello upon the occasion of his retirement after 43 years of dedicated service to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 43; and WHEREAS, Pat Costello has steadfastly served the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 43 in Syracuse and the Utica area for more than four decades; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious tenure with IBEW, Pat Costello has held numerous elected union positions, including Executive Board member, Vice President, Assistant Business Manager, Business Manager and Trustee, as well as President, the esteemed position from which he retired in March of 2018, after eight years of distinguished service; and WHEREAS, With an unwavering commitment to the IBEW and all working men and women, Pat Costello has given tirelessly of his time and energies volunteering, walking a picket line and taking time out of his personal life to help a union member; and WHEREAS, Pat Costello truly embodies all that the IBEW Constitution stands for; his support and dedication has strengthened the labor movement in Central New York, and his efforts to improve the lives of the entire membership and their families will never be forgotten; and WHEREAS, The success of IBEW is in direct correlation to the efforts of Pat Costello, 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, In his capacity as President, Pat Costello served with loyalty, honor and distinction, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blending of strength, leadership, intellect, and commitment as that demonstrated by Pat Costello over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Pat Costello upon the occasion of his retirement after 43 years of dedicated service to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 43; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Pat Costello.