 
Senate Resolution No. 8
 
BY: Senator ORTT
 
        CONGRATULATING  Mark  Verdile upon the occasion of
        his  retirement  after  more  than   30   years   of
        distinguished service to the State of New York
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
reward 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 Mark Verdile upon the occasion of his retirement after more
than 30 years of distinguished service to the State of New York; and
 
  WHEREAS, The best public servants are those who take their roles and
responsibilities seriously and look to  enhance  the  quality  of  their
work; Mark Verdile is one such individual; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his illustrious career with the New York State
Legislature, which traversed more than three decades, Mark  Verdile  has
consistently displayed these attributes and many others while serving in
both the Senate and Assembly; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Having  shown  himself  to  be  an exemplary videographer,
lighting, and sound expert, Mark Verdile has put these skills to use  to
raise  the  standard of audiovisual services in the state Senate, and to
help keep New Yorkers informed; and
 
  WHEREAS, As an enthusiastic collaborator and coworker, he has helped
mentor scores of burgeoning video producers and graphic artists, as well
as cultivating a reputation as a selfless, thoughtful mentor; and
 
  WHEREAS,  For  a  myriad  of  reasons,  including  his  personality,
generosity and hospitality, Mark Verdile's office in Conference Services
has been a consistent source of late-night conviviality and congregation
during late Legislative Session nights in March and June; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Travel has been a source of interest and activity for Mark
Verdile, both through his efforts in the Senate and many journeys on his
own free time; and
 
  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife,  Nancy,  and  their
three  children, Olivia, Alicia and Anthony, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
 
  WHEREAS, For more than 30 years,  Mark  Verdile  rendered  faithful,
conscientious  and  valuable  service to the New York State Legislature,
earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; 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 the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
 
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mark Verdile upon the occasion of his retirement after more
than 30 years of distinguished service to the State of New York, and  to
wish  him  continued  success  in  all  his  future endeavors; and be it
further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Mark Verdile.
Mark Verdile - Retire

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