Honor Joan Lamb's Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 2761 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Joan Lamb upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals within the State of New York who give of their time and energies in support of spiritual endeavors which aim to benefit the community at large; and WHEREAS, Joan Lamb has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently is designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joan Lamb upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome, to be presented during its 3rd Annual Induction Ceremony on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Teugega Country Club, Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion recognizes persons influential to local Catholic schools and the positive influence these individuals have had on their communities; Joan Lamb is one such individual; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in Rome, New York, Joan Lamb completed 13 years of Catholic education, beginning at Transfiguration School (K-8) and finishing at Rome Catholic High School (RCH) with the Class of 1974; and WHEREAS, In a career with the Federal Government's Social Security Administration which traversed more than 32 years, Joan Lamb held the positions of Claims Specialist, Technical Expert, Project Manager of Field Services for Upstate New York, Deputy Area Director of Upstate New York and District Manager of the greater Utica, Rome and Herkimer area; and WHEREAS, Joan Lamb has previously been Manager of Ponderosa Steak House and former owner/operator of Coalyard Charlie's Restaurant; and WHEREAS, A member of St. Mary's/St. Peter's Parish and a Parish Council member, Joan Lamb has been involved with the religious education program in the parish for 25 years, she is also the RCH Class of 1974 Reunion Chairwoman; and WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two sons, Jason and Joshua (Kayla), and three grandchildren, Sofia, Juliet and Jack; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Joan Lamb upon the occasion of her induction into the Catholic School Hall of Fame by the Catholic Schools Association of Rome; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Joan Lamb.