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J01069 Summary:

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SPONSORGRIFFO
 
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J01069 Text:

 
Senate Resolution No. 1069
 
BY: Senator GRIFFO
 
        CONGRATULATING  Willard  Streiff upon the occasion
        of his retirement after 52 years of dedicated public
        service to the Town of Floyd
 
  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  seeks  to  recognize  and   honor
individuals  whose  steadfast  commitment  and longstanding service have
substantially contributed to the quality of life  in  their  communities
and throughout the great State of New York; and
 
  WHEREAS,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
those individuals who have rendered extraordinary service to the  public
in  pursuit  of  the  common good, exemplifying the highest standards of
civic engagement and responsibility; and
 
  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
congratulate Willard  Streiff  upon  the  occasion  of  his  retirement,
effective  December  31,  2024,  after  an  extraordinary  52  years  of
dedicated public service to the Town of Floyd; and
 
  WHEREAS, A lifelong resident of the Town of Floyd,  Willard  Streiff
began  his  career in public service in the early 1970s during the Nixon
administration, starting as  a  sanitation  laborer;  over  the  ensuing
decades, he served in numerous essential roles including highway worker,
water   maintenance  technician,  school  transportation  provider,  and
ultimately, Town Supervisor, a position he held with distinction for the
past 10 years; and
 
  WHEREAS,   Willard   Streiff's   knowledge   of    his    hometown's
infrastructure,  landscape,  and  people  is  unmatched,  having  been a
reliable presence during emergencies, including the historic blizzard of
1993, when he  helped  clear  the  way  for  emergency  responders  amid
dangerously deep snow; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Willard  Streiff has witnessed and supported the evolution
of his community, including the  growth  of  Floyd's  Amish  population,
whose  contributions in trades such as carpentry and cabinet-making have
enriched the local economy and culture; and
 
  WHEREAS, Known for his steady  hand,  tireless  work  ethic,  and  a
leadership  style  rooted  in  patience,  empathy, and fairness, Willard
Streiff has provided  guidance  to  his  successor  with  characteristic
humility and wisdom, advising, "Get to know your people. Be patient. And
don't make snap decisions."; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Despite  stepping  away  from his official duties, Willard
Streiff remains a valued member of the community, often called upon  for
his  expertise,  and  enjoys  spending  time  with his family, including
visits to his daughter stationed with the U.S. Air Force in  Las  Vegas,
as well as camping trips to Sylvan Beach; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  remarkable  career,  Willard  Streiff has
demonstrated a deep and abiding love  for  his  community,  earning  the
 
respect,  admiration,  and gratitude of colleagues, residents, and local
leaders alike; and
 
  WHEREAS,  A public celebration honoring Willard Streiff's decades of
service will be held on May 22,  2025,  at  the  Town  of  Floyd  Office
Building,  where  residents  will  have the opportunity to express their
appreciation and congratulations to a man whose  work  has  quietly  but
profoundly touched countless lives; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Willard  Streiff's  legacy of quiet leadership, unwavering
dedication, and humble service stands as an enduring example of what  it
means to serve one's community with integrity and heart; now, therefore,
be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Willard  Streiff  upon  the  occasion  of  his  well-earned
retirement  after  52  years  of dedicated public service to the Town of
Floyd, and to extend to  him  its  best  wishes  for  continued  health,
happiness,  and  fulfillment  in  all  his  future  endeavors; and be it
further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Willard Streiff.
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