SCHENECTADY Stratton names Jordan a Patroon Operations director teamed with mayor for 7 difficult years
BY KATHLEEN MOORE Gazette Reporter
The woman who stood at Mayor Brian U. Stratton’s side for seven years at City Hall was given the city’s highest honor on Thursday. In one of Stratton’s last offi cial actions, he named city Director of Operations Sharon Jordan a Patroon. “She has been the glue that has held City Hall together in my absence,” Stratton said in a surprise presentation to his chief of staff. As he told her that he was naming her a Patroon, she teared up. “Oh my goodness,” she said. “I can’t tell you how much this means to me.” Stratton said Jordan’s reliability freed him to leave the city to lobby for state legislation and federal funds to help Schenectady. “She is the reason I could travel,” he said. “I have never taken the responsibility of awarding our Patroon lightly. I can’t think of someone who deserves it more.” Jordan quickly disagreed, taking on her advisory role once more. “You are only as good as your staff, and all of you deserve a debt of gratitude,” she said to the assembled city employees, who had gathered for the mayor’s farewell party. His last day is April 3. Stratton said Jordan should be considered an integral part of his legacy. ........................>>>>..................................>>>>..........................http://www.dailygazette.net/De.....r00103&AppName=1
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