Honor C. Edward Burke, Jr.

Senate Resolution No. 1105 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING C. Edward Burke, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 New Paltz Dean's Award of Excellence and his induction into its School of Business Hall of Fame WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives of service to their community; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor C. Edward Burke, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 New Paltz Dean's Award of Excellence and his induction into its School of Business Hall of Fame, to be celebrated with an Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York; and WHEREAS, The SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame was established in 2001 to recognize the achievements of students, faculty, alumni and community members who have made significant contributions to their respective business professions and to the educational activities at the school; and WHEREAS, A New Paltz School of Business alumnus, C. Edward Burke, Jr. is a Managing Principal at The Hudson Valley Financial Group with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in Highland, New York, providing financial advice to his clients for the past 20 years; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining the financial services industry, C. Edward Burke, Jr. owned several businesses in New Paltz and was actively involved in all facets of day to day management and operations; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his profession, C. Edward Burke, Jr. serves as Chairman of the Business Advisory Council at the College and on the Town of New Paltz Zoning Board of Appeals; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife Jill, and their loving sons, CJ, Corey, and Casey, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, C. Edward Burke, Jr. has continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in his unwavering service to both his community and profession and consequently has been selected for this most prestigious honor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which C. Edward Burke, Jr. has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals 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 honor C. Edward Burke, Jr. upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 New Paltz Dean's Award of Excellence and his induction into its School of Business Hall of Fame; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to C. Edward Burke, Jr.