Honor Michael Hoffman Award

Senate Resolution No. 2101 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Michael Hoffman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Business by Senior Services of Albany WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and applaud the leaders of commerce and industry whose accomplishments contribute to the economic health and prosperity of the communities of the State of New York and to the quality of life of its people; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael Hoffman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Business by Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 21st Annual Third Age Achievement Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Wolfert's Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the contributions that area residents and professionals have made in their communities during the Third Age of their lives; Michael Hoffman will receive this award for his valuable achievements and devoted service to his community after the age of 60; and WHEREAS, A native of Albany, New York, Michael Hoffman graduated with a degree in Industrial Distribution from Clarkson College; and WHEREAS, Michael Hoffman began his illustrious lodging career in

1975, when he and his family opened a 202-room Best Western hotel; soon after its opening, he became the hotel's manager and in 1987, was responsible for the conversion of the business to the Holiday Inn brand; and WHEREAS, In 1990, the Hoffman family purchased the Inn at Lake George; built in 1966, the hotel has since returned to the Holiday Inn and is a 2006 Torchbearer Award winner for quality and excellence in service; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to his community, Michael Hoffman serves on the Board of Directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, the New York State Tourism and Hospitality Association, and is a past president of the IAHI; he is also on the Board of LaSalle School; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a period of constructive involvement, Michael Hoffman has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, With his proven business leadership abilities and his evident dedication to his community, Michael Hoffman is the quintessential selection for this prestigious award; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Michael Hoffman upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2017 Third Age Achievement Award in Business by Senior Services of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael Hoffman.