Honor Blakely C. Page

Senate Resolution No. 1189 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Blakely C. Page upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The Monsignor Thomas G. Hagerty Humanitarian Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York 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, Blakely C. Page has given not only of his time and energies but also of his competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Blakely C. Page upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The Monsignor Thomas G. Hagerty Humanitarian Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York to be celebrated at its Spring Gala and Auction on Thursday, March

30, 2017, at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City, New York; and WHEREAS, Since 1914, HeartShare Human Services of New York has been making a world of difference in its community as a nonprofit human services agency dedicated to improving the lives of people in need of special services and support by helping these individuals develop to their fullest potential and lead meaningful and enriched lives in the community; and WHEREAS, Blakely C. Page is both the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Spouting Rock Financial Partners, a Merchant Bank and Asset Management firm based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania; in this capacity, he helps clients achieve their goals, and helps his community by building a firm, brand and legacy based on integrity, quality and innovation; and WHEREAS, With the passion and drive to assist and support inner city adolescents in and around their communities through education, Blakely C. Page was a mentor for the New York City Student Scholarship Fund; he also served on the Board of Friends of Nick, a non-profit which provides scholarships for New York City students based on their character; and WHEREAS, Currently, Blakely C. Page serves as a member of the Melmark Charitable Foundation Board, an organization which serves children, adults and their families affected by a broad range of intellectual disabilities, and provides evidence-based educational, vocational, clinical, residential, healthcare and rehabilitative services; in this position, he oversees and stewards funds raised by the Foundation to ensure proper and appropriate allocation, as well as remaining true to its mission; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Blakely C. Page has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lindsey and their three children, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Blakely C. Page has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Blakely C. Page upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of The Monsignor Thomas G. Hagerty Humanitarian Award by HeartShare Human Services of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Blakely C. Page.