Honor Dawn Lupi's Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 2646 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Dawn Lupi upon the occasion of her retirement after 31 years of distinguished service as Oneida County's First Assistant District Attorney WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dawn Lupi upon the occasion of her retirement after 31 years of distinguished service as Oneida County's First Assistant District Attorney; and WHEREAS, In the faithful performance of her duties and responsibilities, Dawn Lupi's ongoing efforts and notable achievements have significantly contributed to bettering the quality of life in her community; and WHEREAS, For more than three decades, Dawn Lupi rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to Oneida County, New York; and WHEREAS, In her capacity as First Assistant District Attorney, Dawn Lupi served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Utica, New York, Dawn Lupi graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1979, and attended Siena College as a history major; she went on to earn a law degree from Syracuse University in 1986; and WHEREAS, Upon the completion of her studies, Dawn Lupi worked in a private law firm in Syracuse for one year before returning to Utica, New York; and WHEREAS, Dawn Lupi began her illustrious career with the Oneida County District Attorney's Office in April of 1988; and WHEREAS, With a true passion for her profession, Dawn Lupi worked tirelessly to seek justice as a prosecutor, specializing in crimes against children; and WHEREAS, During her tenure with Oneida County, Dawn Lupi prosecuted

64 felony trials, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and WHEREAS, In her official acts, Dawn Lupi was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband of 29 years, Russell, and their two daughters, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; 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 Dawn Lupi upon the occasion of her retirement after 31 years of distinguished service as Oneida County's First Assistant District Attorney; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dawn Lupi.