Bill Text: NY K00802 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Daniel Burke upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Henry Crandall Award

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-02-27 - adopted [K00802 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00802-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 802

BY: M. of A. Stec

        HONORING  Daniel  Burke  upon  the occasion of his
        designation as recipient of the Henry Crandall Award
        by the Crandall Public Library

  WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies  and  serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

  WHEREAS,  Daniel  Burke  has given not only of his time and energies
but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special recognition; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Daniel  Burke  upon  his  designation as recipient of the Henry Crandall
Award by the Crandall Public Library,  to  be  celebrated  at  its  10th
Annual  Gala  on  Friday,  September  27, 2019, at The Queensbury Hotel,
Glens Falls, New York; and

  WHEREAS, The Henry  Crandall  Award  recognizes  a  person  who  has
demonstrated  the  values and legacy of the library's founder, including
such things as  generosity,  perseverance,  loyalty,  compassion,  civic
pride, and philanthropy; Daniel Burke is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  Recently  retired  from  NBT  Bank, Daniel Burke served as
President of the North County Region since June of 2007; he has had over
35 years of banking experience, including serving as President  and  CEO
of TD Bank New York and its predecessor, Evergreen Bank; and

  WHEREAS,  A  resident of Queensbury, New York, Daniel Burke has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to  countless  civic  and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and

  WHEREAS,  Daniel  Burke  is  a  member  of Plattsburgh State College
Council and Chairman of the Adirondack Health Institute; in 2012, he was
the recipient of the 23rd Annual J.  Walter  Juckett  Community  Service
Award by the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce; and

  WHEREAS,  Currently, Daniel Burke is the President of the Adirondack
Civic Center Coalition, Glens Falls Business  Improvement  District,  as
well   as   the   Greater  Glens  Falls  Amateur  Athletic  Championship
Association; and

  WHEREAS, A tremendous supporter  of  the  Crandall  Public  Library,
Daniel Burke has demonstrated a profound dedication to the betterment of
the  local  community;  he  continues to show his commitment by donating
both his time and talent to multiple non-profits throughout  the  years;
and

  WHEREAS,  In  the  faithful  performance of his duties and volunteer
efforts, Daniel Burke's ongoing endeavors and notable achievements  have
significantly  contributed  to  bettering  the  quality  of  life in his
community; now, therefore, be it


  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Daniel Burke upon the occasion of his designation as recipient  of
the  Henry  Crandall  Award  by  the  Crandall Public Library; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Daniel Burke.