Bill Text: NY K00823 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 823 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating G. Thomas Tranter, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of distinguished service as President of Corning Enterprises

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-03-03 - adopted [K00823 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-K00823-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 823

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

        CONGRATULATING  G.  Thomas  Tranter,  Jr. upon the
        occasion of  his  retirement  after  many  years  of
        distinguished   service   as  President  of  Corning
        Enterprises

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant  milestones  in  the  distinguished  careers   of   esteemed
residents of this noble Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern  and  in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
congratulate  G. Thomas Tranter, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement
after many years  of  distinguished  service  as  President  of  Corning
Enterprises to be celebrated with a Party in his honor on Tuesday, March
24, 2020; and

  WHEREAS,  G.  Thomas  Tranter, Jr. began his illustrious career with
Corning Incorporated as Director of  Government  Affairs  in  2000,  and
became  President  of  Corning  Enterprises  in 2004; he will officially
retire from this revered position on Wednesday, April 1, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, Under the  able  leadership  of  G.  Thomas  Tranter,  Jr.,
Corning Enterprises remains true to its mission to positively impact the
economic,  cultural, educational, and social health of the region in and
around the Corning area; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to his role as President,  G.  Thomas  Tranter,
Jr.    also  serves  as  Director  of  Community and Government Affairs,
collaborating and  working  closely  with  state  and  local  government
leaders on a variety of public policy issues; and

  WHEREAS,  Prior  to  joining Corning Enterprises, G. Thomas Tranter,
Jr.  served as Chemung County Executive, a  position  to  which  he  was
elected  for three four-year terms; before assuming the County Executive
post, he served as Deputy County Executive, Horseheads Village  Manager,
and Executive Director of the Chemung County Chapter of the American Red
Cross; and

  WHEREAS,   With   a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to  his
community, G.   Thomas Tranter, Jr.  serves  on  the  Boards  of  Elmira
College,  Corning's  Gaffer  District,  Chemung,  Schuyler,  and Steuben
Workforce New York, and Southern  Tier  Central  Regional  Planning  and
Development Board; and

  WHEREAS,   Furthermore,  he  served  as  Chairman  of  Three  Rivers
Development Corporation and is a past Chairman of the United Way of  the
Southern  Tier's  Board  of  Directors, The Business Council of New York
State, and the Community Foundation of  Elmira-Corning  and  the  Finger
Lakes;  in addition, he served as co-Chair of the Southern Tier Regional
Economic Development Council; and

  WHEREAS, G. Thomas Tranter, Jr. holds a Bachelor of  Science  degree
from  Elmira  College  and  a Master of Professional Studies degree from

Alfred University;  he  is  also  a  graduate  of  Cornell  University's
Executive Development program; and

  WHEREAS,  For  the  past  20 years, President G. Thomas Tranter, Jr.
rendered  faithful,  conscientious  and  valuable  service  to   Corning
Incorporated and Corning Enterprises, earning the admiration, esteem and
affection of his colleagues and peers; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  occurrence  of such a compassionate
blending  of  strength,  leadership,  intellect,   and   commitment   as
demonstrated by G.  Thomas Tranter, Jr. over a lifetime of sacrifice and
dedication to others; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate G. Thomas Tranter, Jr. upon the occasion of his  retirement
after  many  years  of  distinguished  service  as  President of Corning
Enterprises; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to G. Thomas Tranter, Jr.