Bill Text: NY J01536 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending former Senator Kathleen A. Marchione for her illustrious service as a dedicated political leader and strong advocate for the people of the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-01-06 - REFERRED TO FINANCE [J01536 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J01536-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1536

BY: Senator ORTT

        COMMENDING  former  Senator  Kathleen A. Marchione
        for her illustrious service as a dedicated political
        leader and strong advocate for  the  people  of  the
        State of New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those individuals of distinguished purpose whose lives have been
committed to public service and the pursuit of excellence in the conduct
of the legislative process in  this  noble  Empire  State;  Kathleen  A.
Marchione is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend former Senator Kathleen A. Marchione for her illustrious service
as  a  dedicated  political leader and strong advocate for the people of
the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Prior to  serving  the  State  of  New  York,  Kathleen  A.
Marchione  held  the  positions  of  Town  Clerk  and Town Supervisor in
Halfmoon before becoming Saratoga County Clerk; and

  WHEREAS, Senator Kathleen A. Marchione was then elected in  2012  to
represent  the  Eastern  New York residents of the 43rd Senate District,
the esteemed position she held until 2018; and

  WHEREAS,  In  this  capacity,  Senator   Kathleen   A.   Marchione's
legislative agenda included delivering tax relief for families and small
businesses, and cutting spending; she was also a staunch advocate in her
fight to preserve the 2nd Amendment; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a steadfast and unwavering commitment to serving all
New Yorkers, Senator  Kathleen  A.  Marchione  sponsored  a  bi-partisan
legislative  resolution  observing  Down  Syndrome  Awareness Day in the
State of New York; she also had the honor  of  speaking  at  the  United
Nations' World Down Syndrome Day Conference; and

  WHEREAS,  Senator  Kathleen A. Marchione was the recipient of the No
One Left Behind Award by the  Rensselaer  County  Heroes  at  Home,  the
Clifton  Park Republican Committee's Chairman's Award, and was named the
2013 Legislator of the Year by the  New  York  State  Rifle  and  Pistol
Association,  and  the  2014  Legislator  of  the  Year by the Shooter's
Committee on Political Education; and

  WHEREAS, Kathleen A. Marchione resides in Halfmoon, New  York,  with
her  husband,  Frank;  she  is  the proud mother of two children and one
stepchild, and the loving grandmother of four grandchildren; and

  WHEREAS,  Every  citizen  in  New  York  State  has  most  certainly
benefited, in one way or another, from the deep dedication, intelligence
and  commitment former Senator Kathleen A. Marchione brought to her work
as a legislator, loyal friend, and trusted advisor; and

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to  reflect  upon
those outstanding individuals who have made everlasting contributions on
behalf  of their fellow man and have truly left their mark on this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize  and  applaud  the  many  accomplishments  of  former  Senator
Kathleen A. Marchione, and to wish her well in all her future endeavors;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to former New York State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione.