Congratulating Maria Dibble upon the occasion of her retirement after 40 years of devoted service as Executive Director of the Southern Tier Independence Center

This bill is a resolution that formally congratulates Maria Dibble on her retirement after 40 years as the Executive Director of the Southern Tier Independence Center. It highlights her leadership in co-founding the organization and her significant contributions to improving the lives of people with disabilities through advocacy, service expansion, and policy development. The text notes her personal background as a blind individual and details her specific achievements, such as helping to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act and creating task forces to address mental health needs. Ultimately, the measure serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of her career rather than establishing new laws or funding.