Honor Steven B. Bouchey

April 29, 2017, at the Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs, New York; and WHEREAS, Steven B. Bouchey is both the President and CEO of Bouchey Financial Group, Ltd.; in this capacity, he is responsible for working with individuals, families and businesses on their financial planning and investment management, as well as providing the strategic direction for the firm and leading its investment committee; and WHEREAS, Since 1986, Steven B. Bouchey has helped manage clients' wealth with his team of seven professionals who assist him with client relations and day-to-day operations; in addition, he is a well-known speaker and is often quoted on current topics in the investment field; and WHEREAS, Upon receiving his professional designation of Certified Financial Planner from The College of Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado, in 1990, Steven B. Bouchey has actively pursued his education ever since, participating in professional study programs and completing advanced courses in the investment and financial planning field; and WHEREAS, As founding partner of Bouchey & Clarke Benefits, Inc., Steven B. Bouchey provides group benefits and consulting services for businesses throughout New York State; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to his community, Steven B. Bouchey currently serves on the Board of Directors for Living Resources Foundation and is an integral member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA); and WHEREAS, Previously, Steven B. Bouchey has served on numerous boards in various positions including: the Seton Health Board of Trustees (currently St. Peters Health Partners), Chairman of Seton Health Foundation, Vice President for the Albany Symphony Orchestra's Board of Directors, member of the Board of Directors for Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce, member of the Board of Directors of the Diocese of Albany Foundation Advisory Committee, and Board of Directors and Professional Advisory Committee of the Community of the Greater Capital Region; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Steven B. Bouchey has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their profession, 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 Steven B. Bouchey upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the American Cancer Society Gala of Hope Award; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Steven B. Bouchey.