Amy Joseph retires as Village of Rockford Mayor after 15 years of dedicated service.

(12-20-23) Rockford Mayor Amy Joseph attending her last Village Council meeting after 15 years of service. She did not run for re-election in November.

Mayor Joseph stated —   This being the last meeting of the year and my last meeting –   “It has been an absolute honor to serve the people of the Village of Rockford. 

To my council sitting before me and to the future leadership to come, please always remember that each and every person that resides, visits, works and plays in the village each have their very own stories and each hold an important purpose within our village.  Take time to always listen intently, listen wit the intent to understand and not to react.   Remember that God gave us two ears and 1 mouth for a definite reason.  Always remember you represent the Village as a whole and your purpose is to do what’s best for the whole village.  Make educated decisions as a group.  Not just for your neighbors, best friend or individual families.

Being in public service is an honorable privilege and should not be taken for granted ever.

A huge thank you to my family and friends who may have sacrificed several private moments when they turned into public ones.  And for all the times you’ve carried me through when I thought I wasn’t worthy enough to lead or when I felt I couldn’t handle what was thrown at me.  You all were there to pick me up every single time!   This next chapter is for you.” 

Thank you, Amy

Council President Ron Searight to Mayor Joseph — presentation of thanks for her service.   “   Amy Joseph, we would like to take this time to honor you as the Mayor with the longest serving term in Rockford’s history.  With 15 years of continuous service and being the Rockford’s 44th Mayor dating back to 1866 – is quite an accomplishment.

We know that many times it’s a thankless job, but we appreciate your time and dedication to our village.  We thank you for all your efforts in leading this town and wish you the very best in your future endeavors. 

On behalf of the Rockford Village Council, we thank you for all that was mentioned above and would like to present you with this plaque of appreciation. 

In recognition and appreciation to Amy Joseph for the years of dedicated service as Mayor of the Village of Rockford.  On behalf of the Citizens of Rockford, we thank you for your leadership and commitment to the Community.

Congratulations.

God bless you and your family.”