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J2312Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor William Goodman’s Retirement

Official title

“Honoring William Goodman upon the occasion of his retirement after five decades of public service”

Sponsor Joseph A. GriffoSD-47
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors William Goodman on his retirement after five decades of distinguished public service.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes long-term local public service. The resolution highlights William Goodman’s extensive career—spanning five decades and multiple leadership roles—in Oneida County, New York, emphasizing the importance of sustained civic engagement at the community level.

  2. Underscores the value of experienced leadership. By honoring Goodman’s path from teacher to town supervisor to county legislator, the resolution draws attention to the impact that knowledgeable, consistent leaders can have on local governance and community development.

  3. Spotlights public safety contributions. Goodman’s work to bring special patrol officers into schools is specifically mentioned, signaling the significance of local officials in shaping and enhancing public safety policies that directly affect residents.

  4. Sets a standard for civic dedication. The resolution uses Goodman’s career as a model, implicitly encouraging others to pursue long-term public service and reinforcing the value placed on dedication, character, and leadership in government.

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Honor William Goodman’s Retirement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Joseph A. Griffo

Senator · Senate District 47

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 2312 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING William Goodman upon the occasion of his retirement after five decades of public service WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2312 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING William Goodman upon the occasion of his retirement after five decades of public service 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, William Goodman has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor William Goodman upon the occasion of his retirement after five decades of public service, to be celebrated with a party in his honor on Wednesday,

December 18, 2019; he will officially retire on Tuesday, December 31,

2019; and WHEREAS, William Goodman, a former eighth-grade history teacher in Whitesboro, New York, is retiring from public service after serving 29 years as a member of the Oneida County Board of Legislators; and WHEREAS, A Korean War veteran, William Goodman… Show all

2019; and WHEREAS, William Goodman, a former eighth-grade history teacher in Whitesboro, New York, is retiring from public service after serving 29 years as a member of the Oneida County Board of Legislators; and WHEREAS, A Korean War veteran, William Goodman began serving his community with the Whitestown Town Board for a decade; he then served as town supervisor for 12 years before his tenure on the Board of Legislators; and WHEREAS, One of William Goodman's crowning achievements in public service includes working with the Oneida County Sheriff's office to have special patrol officers present in the schools throughout the county; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, William Goodman has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which William Goodman has displayed throughout his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor William Goodman upon the occasion of his retirement after five decades of public service, and to wish him well in all his future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to William Goodman.

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