Honor Michael J. Gilfeather

Senate Resolution No. 5047 BY: Senator BONACIC HONORING Michael J. Gilfeather upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award by Boy Scouts of America, Hudson Valley Council 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; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Michael J. Gilfeather upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award by Boy Scouts of America, Hudson Valley Council, to be celebrated at its Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at West Hills Country Club, Middletown, New York; and WHEREAS, Orange Bank & Trust Company President and CEO, Michael J. Gilfeather brings over 35 years of banking experience to his leadership position; and WHEREAS, In addition to this esteemed role, Michael J. Gilfeather serves in the same capacity with the bank's holding company, Orange County Bancorp, Inc. (OCBI), and is a director of Hudson Valley Investment Advisors, a wholly owned subsidiary of OCBI; and WHEREAS, Prior to joining Orange Bank & Trust Company, Michael J. Gilfeather was the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President of Hudson Valley Bank, where he was directly responsible for the branch network, training and development, human resources and the bank's trust department; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was part of the team responsible for Hudson Valley Bank's growth and transformation into a 28 branch banking operation; and WHEREAS, Michael J. Gilfeather served as the Senior Manager for all retail banking in the Borough of Manhattan at The Bank of New York, before serving as Executive Vice President of Branch Administration at Hudson Valley Bank from July 2005 to May of 2011; and WHEREAS, A resident of Middletown, New York, Michael J. Gilfeather is a board member of the New York Bankers Association, Orange County Partnership, Orange Regional Medical Center Foundation, Orange County Chamber of Commerce, and the Tri County Heart Walk Executive Leadership Team; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those extraordinary individuals who have made contributions to the success and progress of society in the course of their life's work; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to express its highest admiration for Michael J. Gilfeather, and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Michael J. Gilfeather upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Distinguished Citizen Award by Boy Scouts of America, Hudson Valley Council; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael J. Gilfeather.