Honor Sharon Casey Duker

Senate Resolution No. 2761 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Sharon Casey Duker upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by The College of Saint Rose on June 15, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and honor those distinguished citizens who would devote their life's work and purpose to community service, contributing to the welfare of the citizens of their communities and this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Sharon Casey Duker upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by The College of Saint Rose, to be celebrated at its "A Community of Excellence" Luncheon on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Wolferts Roost Country Club, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Sharon Casey Duker has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and WHEREAS, A resident of Westerlo, New York, Sharon Casey Duker serves as President/Co-Owner of Westco, Inc., a privately held investment firm; and WHEREAS, Prior to serving in this most esteemed capacity, Sharon Casey Duker was employed by KPMG Peat Marwick in Albany, Deloitte, Haskins & Sells in New York, and Norstar Bank in Albany; and WHEREAS, Sharon Casey Duker holds a Master of Education in Business/Marketing Education from The College of Saint Rose, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Siena College and CPA Certification; and WHEREAS, Sharon Casey Duker and her husband Bill have been staunch supporters of Albany Medical Center, and were instrumental in the 2014 naming of the children's hospital to the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Sharon Casey Duker has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Sharon Casey Duker, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Sharon Casey Duker upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by The College of Saint Rose on June 15, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Sharon Casey Duker.