Honor Mona Golub's Community Service

April 18, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those businesses and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Mona Golub of Price Chopper/Market 32 upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Albany Police Athletic League, to be celebrated at its 4th Annual Breakfast of Champions Event "Let's Make It Happen!" on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, at the Albany Marriott in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, This year's keynote speaker is Scott Marr, Head Coach of No. 1 nationally ranked UAlbany Lacrosse Team; and WHEREAS, Established in 1988, the Albany Police Athlete League (PAL) strives to create and cultivate a community bond between the youth and law enforcement in the City of Albany through a variety of after-school activities, summer camps, clubs and sports programs; and WHEREAS, The PAL diligently works to develop strong leaders who think critically, work hard, and act compassionately; approximately

2,000 young people every year benefit from this exceptional organization; and WHEREAS, The Golub Corporation operates supermarkets under the Price Chopper, Market 32 and Market Bistro banners in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania and New Hampshire; this vital company strives to help people feed and care for themselves and their families; and WHEREAS, The Golub Corporation is committed to: serving its customers by providing an overall experience that earns their long-term loyalty; serving its teammates by fostering a challenging, culturally diverse, friendly, participative, and rewarding environment; serving its shareholders by delivering a fair return on investment over the long term; and serving its community by working in partnership to enrich and improve their quality of life; and WHEREAS, Each year, Price Chopper/Market 32 sponsors the PAL Capital Holiday Lights in the Park display at Washington Park in downtown Albany, one of the Capital Region's biggest events during the winter season; Price Chopper/Market 32 helps to raise significant funds for local charities; 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 commend Mona Golub of Price Chopper/Market 32 upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Albany Police Athletic League on April 18, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mona Golub.