Honor William Calderara Achievement

Senate Resolution No. 1001 BY: Senator METZGER COMMENDING William C. Calderara upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame as Business Person of the Year 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 commend William C. Calderara upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame as Business Person of the Year, to be celebrated with an Induction Ceremony on April

24, 2019, at the Grandview, Poughkeepsie, New York; and WHEREAS, William C. Calderara currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ulster Savings Bank; he has more than 25 years of banking experience and is a tremendous asset to his community; and WHEREAS, William C. Calderara was selected to serve in this esteemed position by the Ulster Savings Board of Trustees and its former President and CEO for his banking acumen and his expertise in, and commitment to, community banking; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, he truly recognizes the importance of Ulster Savings and other community banks' vital contributions to the regional economy as well as local businesses, residents and nonprofit organizations; and WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, William C. Calderara has held numerous positions in financial services with increasing responsibility in the areas of residential and consumer lending; he has also held leadership positions in sales, IT, retail lending, and loan administration; and WHEREAS, William C. Calderara was recruited by Newtown Savings Bank as chief lending officer in 2008, and was subsequently recruited to lead Naugatuck Valley Savings and Loan as CEO in September 2012; and WHEREAS, Originally from Mount Vernon, New York, William C. Calderara received his education at Fordham University and Iona College, graduating with his bachelor's degree in business administration after double majoring in accounting and computer science; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Patti, and their three children, who have all shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 commend William C. Calderara upon the occasion of being inducted into the 2019 SUNY New Paltz School of Business Hall of Fame as Business Person of the Year; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to William C. Calderara.