J 974: Honoring Kathleen L. Santelli upon the occasion of her retirement after 42 years of distinguished service to the Village of Great Neck, New York

 Senate Resolution No. 974 BY: Senator MARTINS HONORING Kathleen L. Santelli upon the occasion of her retirement after 42 years of distinguished service to the Village of Great Neck, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those individuals whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stature of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kathleen L. Santelli upon the occasion of her retirement on Friday, April 25, 2025, after 42 years of distinguished service; and WHEREAS, For the past 42 years, Kathleen L. Santelli rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Village of Great Neck, New York; and WHEREAS, In her capacity as Village Administrator, Kathleen L. Santelli served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and WHEREAS, Having served under six mayors, Kathleen L. Santelli's long journey with the Village of Great Neck began in 1983; she was later appointed as Village Clerk in 1991, then her title was changed to Village Administrator in 2001; and WHEREAS, For her service, Kathleen L. Santelli was named Clerk of the Year in 2008 by the New York State Association of City and Village Clerks, and the Great Neck Estates Village Hall boardroom has been named The Santelli Boardroom in her honor; she is a member of the Long Island Village Clerks and Treasurers Association; and WHEREAS, In her official acts, Kathleen L. Santelli was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Village of Great Neck, Kathleen L. Santelli earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Kathleen L. Santelli upon the occasion of her retirement after 42 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Kathleen L. Santelli.