Honor Robert M. Curley

Senate Resolution No. 1435 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Robert M. Curley upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business and Volunteerism by the Senior Services of Albany WHEREAS, From time to time this Legislative Body takes note of certain extraordinary individuals it wishes to recognize for their valued contributions to the success and progress of society and publicly acknowledge their endeavors which have enhanced the basic humanity among us all; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Robert M. Curley upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business and Volunteerism by the Senior Services of Albany, to be celebrated at its 23rd Annual Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Wolferts Roost Country Club in Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, this auspicious event recognizes the contributions area residents and professionals have made in their communities during the Third Age of their lives; Robert M. Curley is truly deserving of this prestigious award; and WHEREAS, Robert M. Curley began his long and distinguished career in banking as a teller; at the young of 37, he was named President and CEO of Key Bank of Long Island, the same position he would hold for three other subsidiary banks; he was then promoted to Vice Chairman, overseeing banks from Maine to Alaska; and WHEREAS, In 1999, Robert M. Curley joined Charter One Bank, as President for the Northeast; after its merger with Citizens Bank, he served as Chairman of Citizens Bank, NA, as well as President of its New York subsidiary; at the age of 62, he was named to the Board of Berkshire Bank, and Chairman of New York; and WHEREAS, Devoted to his community, Robert M. Curley has held the title of Chairman of numerous boards and campaigns, including Catholic Charities, Coaches Vs. Cancer, Wildwood Programs, Doane Stuart, the Sports Foundation, Junior Achievement, and the United Way; he has also been a member of the Boards of Siena College, Double H Ranch, the Center for Economic Growth, Capitalize Albany, and NYBDC; and WHEREAS, For his steadfast and unremitting commitment to his profession and community, Robert M. Curley was the recipient of the Citizens Laureate Award by the University at Albany Foundation, the ChangeMaker Award by the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, and was elected to the Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame; this remarkable, yet humble man was also named Executive of the Year by the Albany Business Review; and 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; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Robert M. Curley upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Third Age Achievement Award for Business and Volunteerism by the Senior Services of Albany; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Robert M. Curley.