Luci Taylor-Welch, retiring probation director, honored for outstanding career
Photo by Tom Rivers
ALBION – Luci Taylor-Welch was recognized during today’s Orleans County Legislature for her 35-year career with Probation. She started as a probation officer trainee. She served as the department’s director the past 23 ½ years.
County Legislator Don Allport, left, presents Taylor-Welch with a citation from the State Assembly and Assemblyman Steve Hawley for her “outstanding service” to the community.
County Legislator Skip Draper, right, presented a citation to her for “commendable service and dedication.”
Taylor-Welch, in a previous interview, said her career in probation combined her heart for the social work profession, wanting to help steer people to a better life, connecting them with services and support.
She also majored in criminal justice and believes consequences are needed for people breaking laws and putting the community in danger.
At probation she led a department with a probation supervisor and six probation officers. The department works with about 350 caseloads.
Sarah Osborne started as the county’s new probation director on July 10.
