Honor Teresa L. Clark

Senate Resolution No. 2309 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Teresa L. Clark upon the occasion of her retirement after 40 years of service to Lewis County WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Teresa L. Clark has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence, and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Teresa L. Clark upon the occasion of her retirement after four decades of public service to Lewis County, New York; she will officially retire on Tuesday, December 31, 2019; and WHEREAS, Teresa L. Clark, of New Bremen, New York, began her illustrious career with Lewis County on December 3, 1979, as a Typist in the Office of the Board of Legislators; and WHEREAS, In 1988, Teresa L. Clark agreed to take on the responsibilities of Clerk for the County's Self-Insurance and Worker's Compensation matters; from there she was appointed to the position of Deputy Clerk of the Board in December 1990; and WHEREAS, Subsequently, in April of 1996, Teresa L. Clark was appointed Clerk of the Board of Legislators, continuing to serve by appointment, at the pleasure of each elected Board of Legislators thereafter; and WHEREAS, Teresa L. Clark was appointed Administrator of Lewis County Self-Insurance in January of 1998, the esteemed position from which she will retire; and WHEREAS, Throughout her time with the Lewis County Board of Legislators, Teresa L. Clark has been responsible for recording the minutes at all committee and board meetings, as well as arranging all organized Board of Legislators special events; and WHEREAS, In addition to her numerous positions with the county, this revered county official has served on the safety and workplace violence committees as well as countless others; and WHEREAS, Throughout the ever-flowing changes within Lewis County, Teresa L. Clark never wavered in her devotion to the citizens of the county and proved to be a steady hand throughout her 40 years of service; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Teresa L. Clark has displayed throughout her life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Teresa L. Clark upon the occasion of her retirement after four decades of public service, noting the devotion she has shown for all citizens of Lewis County; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Teresa L. Clark.