 
Senate Resolution No. 9
 
BY: Senator ORTT
 
        CONGRATULATING  Joseph Conway 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 Joseph Conway 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
government; Joseph Conway is one such individual; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Joseph  Conway  has  dedicated  his  professional  life to
improving the way state  government  functions,  working  diligently  to
improve the lives of all New Yorkers; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Whether  it  was  in  his  role  as a spokesman for former
Governor George Pataki or in his capacities in the state Senate's  press
office,  finance  department,  and  as  longtime  Director of Conference
Services, Joseph Conway  has  led  with  intelligence,  distinction  and
personal grace; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Joseph Conway is a familiar presence in the state Capitol,
particularly during the last week of March,  where  he  can  be  spotted
tracking  down  any and all relevant information about the state budget,
keeping his staff and Senators and their constituents informed; and
 
  WHEREAS, Known for his significant knowledge of policy and planning,
Joseph Conway is even more well-versed  in  art,  architecture,  cinema,
history and music; and
 
  WHEREAS,  One  conversation  with  Joseph  Conway  could include the
intricacies of the 2017 middle class income tax cut, the subtle  nuances
of Marcel Duchamp's, "Bicycle Wheel" and the appropriate amount of turbo
shots to make an iced coffee from Dunkin Donuts more palatable; and
 
  WHEREAS, This inspiring man has dedicated his professional career to
advancing   the   causes   he   believes  in  without  seeking  personal
recognition; and
 
  WHEREAS, At home, he is an art collector and avid gardener, spending
considerable  time  each  year   planting   and   maintaining   gorgeous
landscaping  arrangements  and  beautifying the space in which he lives;
and
 
  WHEREAS, With him throughout have  been  his  wife,  Jane,  and  his
family, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice
in his achievements; and
 
  WHEREAS,  For  more  than  30  years,  Joseph  Conway  has  rendered
faithful, conscientious, and valuable service to the State of New  York,
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  Joseph  Conway  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 Joseph Conway.
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