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This resolution honors the life and legacy of Kate Fish, a distinguished leader and community member from northern New York who passed away on January 12, 2025. The resolution highlights Fish's significant contributions as the executive director of the Adirondack North Country Association, where she drove economic development, fostered renewable energy initiatives, and built collaborative relationships across regional organizations. It recognizes her work in expanding services for small businesses and rural communities, her involvement with the North Country Regional Economic Development Council, and her commitment to the Adirondack region. The resolution also emphasizes her personal qualities, describing her as a loving mother, sister, and a person with a warm spirit who was passionate about preserving the natural world and promoting diversity and inclusivity. By pausing to acknowledge her achievements, the Legislative Body formally recognizes Fish's professional accomplishments and her deep commitment to her family, community, and the Adirondack region. The resolution concludes by stating that a copy will be transmitted to her family as a formal gesture of remembrance and respect.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J786