Honor Court Clerk Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 990 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMENDING Mary Grace Conneely, Esq. upon the occasion of her retirement after 21 years of distinguished service to the New York State Unified Court 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 commend Mary Grace Conneely, Esq. upon the occasion of her retirement after 21 years of distinguished service to the New York State Unified Court System on Friday, December 30, 2016; and WHEREAS, Mary Grace Conneely, Esq. worked in private practice before starting her distinguished career in the court system; and WHEREAS, In her capacity as Principal Law Clerk to Judge and Principal Court Attorney to Judges Anthony Kane, Nicholas Clemente, Robert Sackett, and most recently Michael P. McGuire, Sullivan County Court Judge and Surrogate, Mary Grace Conneely, Esq. served with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty; and WHEREAS, Upon her last day in the courtroom, Mary Grace Conneely, Esq. was presented with a certificate of appreciation by the Sullivan County Bar Association for her scholarly contributions to the local practice of law; 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 honor Mary Grace Conneely, Esq., and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mary Grace Conneely, Esq.