K 276: Honoring Dave Turner upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to Oswego County, New York

 Assembly Resolution No. 276 BY: M. of A. Barclay HONORING Dave Turner upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to Oswego County, 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 Dave Turner upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to Oswego County, NY; and WHEREAS, For the past 30 years, Dave Turner rendered faithful, conscientious, and valuable service to Oswego County; and WHEREAS, From 2000 to 2006, Dave Turner participated in Community Development Planning with the city of Oswego, New York, being involved with improvements to Wright's Landing International Marina, the East and West Linear Park Extensions, and the Veterans Stage Complex; and WHEREAS, Dave Turner served as director of Community Development, Planning and Tourism for the County of Oswego from 2006 to 2021; and WHEREAS, During his term as director of Community Development, Planning and Tourism, Dave Turner oversaw many projects such as: the airport sewer district project, the Phoenix wastewater project, REDI Regional Dredging projects, energy efficiency projects including rooftop solar on public buildings, lighting and HVAC improvements, and all Community Development Block grant and Brownfield grant projects; and WHEREAS, As director of Community Development, Planning and Tourism, Dave Turner was a National Marine Sanctuary Nomination task force member, expanded tourism marketing, increased funding for public transportation, secured and coordinated regional sportfishing promotion grants for the Lake Ontario Sportfishing Promotion Council, and served on the Board of Directors for the Central New York Regional Planning Board; and WHEREAS, From 2021 to 2025, Dave Turner served as director of Strategic Initiatives for Oswego County where he administered American Rescue Plan Act funding awards, spearheaded the County-wide Broadband project, was a part of the early development of Southern Oswego County Regional Interceptor System wastewater project, and served on the Micron Steering Committee; and WHEREAS, In his official acts, Dave Turner was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and WHEREAS, During his tenure with Oswego County, Dave Turner earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Dave Turner upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distinguished service; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Dave Turner.