Congratulating Catherine Rinaldi upon the occasion of her retirement as President of MTA Metro-North Railroad after 22 years of distinguished service

Senate Resolution J 593 honors Catherine Rinaldi upon her retirement as President of MTA Metro-North Railroad after 22 years of service. The resolution recognizes her leadership in achieving a 98% on-time performance (the railroad's best in history), advancing safety initiatives like the TRACKS program, and guiding the railroad through the COVID-19 pandemic with health protocols and post-pandemic ridership strategies. It does not create policy changes but symbolically celebrates her career, including her role as the first woman president and infrastructure projects like the Croton-on-Hudson maintenance hub. The Senate adopted the resolution on April 2, 2025, to express appreciation for her contributions to New York's transportation system.