Honor Tyrone Muse Award

Senate Resolution No. 3811 BY: Senator AKSHAR HONORING Tyrone Muse upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award for Broome County by the Boy Scouts of America on May 2, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Tyrone Muse upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the

May 2, 2018, at The McKinley in Endicott, New York, at Visions Federal Credit Union; and WHEREAS, A positive role model for all, Tyrone "Ty" Muse is receiving this auspicious award for his demonstrated concern and significant care for his community; and WHEREAS, Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Tyrone Muse was raised in North Carolina, and then Wallkill, New York; today, he and his family live in Vestal, New York; and WHEREAS, Tyrone Muse attended Northeastern University on a track scholarship; after earning both his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from the school, he became a licensed certified public accountant; and WHEREAS, Throughout his 20-year career, Tyrone Muse has been employed at several financial institutions including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Goldman Sachs' Archon Group, and GE Asset Management; he was then recruited to work at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, where he held the position of Chief Financial Officer; and WHEREAS, Since 2012, Tyrone Muse has held the title of President and CEO of Visions Federal Credit Union; in this capacity, he oversees a $4 billion financial institution, with 550 employees serving nearly 184,000 members in three states with its headquarters based in Endwell, New York; and WHEREAS, A devoted father and an enthusiastic sports fan, Tyrone Muse is dedicated to helping the youth of his community; he sponsors a free track program, and generously supports several local school districts and colleges; and WHEREAS, Tyrone Muse enjoys watching his oldest daughter play basketball on the Vestal High School JV team, and his youngest daughter play soccer; he also attends many Binghamton University basketball games, and is an active member of the Jewish Community Center's Men's Basketball League; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Crystal, and their two daughters, Mya and Olivia, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Tyrone Muse upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2018 Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award for Broome County by the Boy Scouts of America; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Tyrone Muse.