Bill Text: NY J00962 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the First Source Federal Credit Union

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-05-16 - ADOPTED [J00962 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00962-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 962

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMEMORATING  the  85th  Anniversary of the First
        Source Federal Credit Union

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the  communities  across  New  York
State  are  reflective  of  the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
organizations and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare
of the community and its citizenry; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commemorate the 85th Anniversary of  the  First  Source  Federal  Credit
Union;  this  milestone  was  recently celebrated with board members and
employees, past and present; and

  WHEREAS, To celebrate this event, First Source Federal Credit  Union
will  be  conducting  many  initiatives  throughout  the year: for their
employees, there was an 80's themed event with many  surprises  to  show
appreciation to the staff on May 3rd, employees were encouraged to dress
in 80's attire and play 80's music in their respective branches; and

  WHEREAS,  For  the community, First Source Federal Credit Union will
be engaging in "85 Days of Giving," where the organization will  perform
random  acts  of kindness for people and businesses in the community; in
honor of the 85th Anniversary, employees will receive $85 to  donate  to
their charity of choice; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  out  of necessity, First Source Federal Credit Union
provides financial services in the  New  Hartford,  New  York  area  for
educators; and

  WHEREAS,  The  midst of the depression inspired First Source Federal
Credit Union's founding, as teachers struggled to secure credit;  eleven
teaches applied to the National Credit Union Administration for a credit
union charter and Utica Teachers FCU was established; and

  WHEREAS,  First  Source  Federal  Credit  Union's mission is to help
members meet their financial goals and improve their lives;  they  offer
the  best solution for their members' particular needs and have a unique
lending philosophy to help the community grow and thrive; and

  WHEREAS, Serving over 60,000 members, First  Source  Federal  Credit
Union  currently has branches in New Hartford, South Utica, North Utica,
Herkimer, and Rome; they have services such as  a  Member  Care  Center,
Online  and Mobile banking, and access to First Source Interactive ATMs,
as well as over 30,000 nationwide surcharge-free ATMs; and

  WHEREAS, New this  year,  First  Source  Federal  Credit  Union  has
launched Video Engagement Technology allowing members to interact with a
live First Source Financial Service Representative from any location; in
the  near future, contactless card payment options for both Business and
Consumer credit and debit cards will be offered; and

  WHEREAS, Further supporting  the  community,  First  Source  Federal
Credit  Union  also  provides  customized  financial  education  to  the
community free of charge; they work with K-12  students  and  collegiate
students,  as  well  as  businesses  and  non-profits  to  aid  in their
financial  decisions;  they  also  offer  new  home  buyer  seminars and
financial wellness reviews with free credit checks; and

  WHEREAS, The exceptional leadership  and  ability  of  First  Source
Federal  Credit  Union  helps  to cultivate a strong member and employee
loyalty  which  has  led  to  their  excellence;  these  employees   are
characterized  by  an impressive commitment and an unbridled enthusiasm;
and

  WHEREAS, The success of the First Source Federal Credit Union is  in
direct correlation to the efforts of its President and CEO, Tom Neumann,
and   its  dedicated  workforce  who  remain  steadfastly  committed  to
improving the financial  lives  of  its  more  than  60,000  members  by
offering  a  full  range  of  financial  services  and an uncompromising
standard of  excellence  in  all  endeavors  on  behalf  of  this  vital
institution and the community it serves; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this  Legislative  Body  that when
institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought  to  our
attention,  they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate  the  85th  Anniversary  of  the First Source Federal Credit
Union; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted  to  President  and  CEO  Tom  Neumann, First Source Federal
Credit Union.