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Honoring Brenda Rigby Riehle upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Allegany County

NY · session 2025-2026 · Senate · resolution

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Introduced May 6, 2026

Latest action (May 12, 2026) ADOPTED

Summary

This Senate resolution honors Brenda Rigby Riehle upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Allegany County. The resolution notes that Riehle began her service in May 1992 as an Account Clerk Typist with the Department of Health, became Senior Account Clerk Typist in 1994, was appointed Clerk of the Board in 1998, served as Acting County Auditor in 2019, and as Public Information Officer in 2020. The resolution notes that throughout her career, Riehle served on numerous committees and boards including the Ad Hoc Transportation Committee, Board of Ethics, and Heroin Opioid Abuse Ad Hoc Committee. The resolution also notes her extensive service with the New York State Association of Clerks of County Legislative Boards, including roles as Treasurer, Vice President, and President. A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to Brenda Rigby Riehle.

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Action history (3)

  1. May 6, 2026 REFERRED TO FINANCE · upper
  2. May 12, 2026 REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION · upper
  3. May 12, 2026 ADOPTED · upper

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Senate Resolution No. 2051

BY: Senator O'MARA

HONORING Brenda Rigby Riehle upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to Allegany County

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 Brenda Rigby Riehle upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service; and

WHEREAS, For the past 34 years, Brenda Rigby Riehle rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to Allegany County; and

WHEREAS, Brenda Rigby Riehle began her service to Allegany County in May of 1992 as an Account Clerk Typist with the Department of Health, then, in 1994, she became a Senior Account Clerk Typist for the Clerk of the Board's Office, and in 1998 she was appointed Clerk of the Board; and

WHEREAS, In 2019, Brenda Rigby Riehle was the Acting County Auditor and in 2020, she served as a Public Information Officer; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Brenda Rigby Riehle has served on a number of committees and boards such as the Ad Hoc Transportation Committee, the Allegany County Affordable Government Group, the Board of Ethics, and the Heroin Opioid Abuse Ad Hoc Committee; she also had a seat on the Inter-County Association of Western New York Resolution Committee; and

WHEREAS, In her capacity as Clerk of the Allegany County Board of Legislators, Brenda Rigby Riehle served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, Brenda Rigby Riehle has served the New York State Association of Clerks of County Legislative Boards as Program Committee Member from 2002-2004, Association Officer from 2004-2011, Treasurer from 2002-2009, 2nd Vice President from 2009-2011, 1st Vice President from 2011-2013, President from 2013-2015, and Association Officer from 2015-2016; and

WHEREAS, In her official acts, Brenda Rigby Riehle was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and

WHEREAS, During her tenure with Allegany County, Brenda Rigby Riehle earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Brenda Rigby Riehle upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Brenda Rigby Riehle.

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