Honor Treasurer’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 2283 BY: Senator GRIFFO CONGRATULATING Treasurer Patricia O'Brien upon the occasion of her retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to Lewis County, New York WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Treasurer Patricia O'Brien upon the occasion of her retirement after 33 years of distinguished service to Lewis County, New York; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Lewis County, Patricia O'Brien began her illustrious career in public service as an Account Clerk on March

31,1986, after attending Jefferson Community College for business administration; and WHEREAS, Patricia O'Brien was then promoted to Account Clerk Typist, Principal Account Clerk and Senior Account Clerk; and WHEREAS, On January 4, 2005, Patricia O'Brien was rightfully appointed Deputy County Treasurer by then Lewis County Treasurer Vicki A. Roy, in recognition of her steadfast and unwavering commitment to her community; and WHEREAS, Upon the resignation of the Treasurer, the Lewis County Board of Legislators unanimously appointed Patricia O'Brien to fill the Lewis County Treasurer position, duties of which she aptly assumed effective on January 16, 2011, while simultaneously serving in the roles of Deputy Budget Officer, Tax Enforcement Officer and Health Plan Administrator; and WHEREAS, Patricia O'Brien successfully campaigned and served for two consecutive four-year terms as Lewis County Treasure, the esteemed position from which she officially retired on December 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Patricia O'Brien served the Lewis County with intelligence and caring dedication, continuously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom she worked, Patricia O'Brien will be remembered for her honesty, integrity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts; and WHEREAS, In her much deserved retirement, Patricia O'Brien plans to spend time with her beloved grandchildren and travel, beginning with Mount Rushmore and the Badlands; and WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Patricia O'Brien upon the occasion of her retirement, 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 Patricia O'Brien.