Senate Resolution No. 1313 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING Doug Ketterer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Excellence in Alumni Service Award by the University at Albany Alumni Association WHEREAS, The unity of our State and Nation is built upon the compassion of individuals such as Doug Ketterer who uphold the values of community life and who, through their great actions, epitomize the best of humanity; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Doug Ketterer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Excellence in Alumni Service Award by the University at Albany Alumni Association to be celebrated with a Gala on May 4, 2019, at Wolfert's Roost, Albany, New York; and WHEREAS, This auspicious award recognizes individuals who sustain leadership and service to the Alumni Association and the University at Albany (UAlbany); Doug Ketterer is one such individual; and WHEREAS, The University at Albany Foundation's largest endowed undergraduate scholarship honors Scott McGovern, a 1987 School of Business graduate who lost his life during the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on 9/11; the scholarship is funded through the efforts of Scott's many friends and UAlbany classmates including Class of 1987 alumnus Doug Ketterer; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Doug Ketterer, the Scott M. McGovern Memorial Golf Tournament on Long Island has been a great success for 17 years and counting, providing funds for a number of charitable causes in McGovern's name, one of which is the UAlbany Scott M. McGovern '87 Memorial Scholarship; and WHEREAS, This vital scholarship offers renewable support to incoming freshmen who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement; it is the first UAlbany Foundation undergraduate scholarship to reach an endowment exceeding one million dollars, a milestone reached in 2018; and WHEREAS, Powered by Doug Ketterer's profound leadership, the scholarship has had a tremendous impact since its establishment in 2003, granting 81 scholarships totaling nearly $210,000 to students in McGovern's name; and WHEREAS, Today, the Scott M. McGovern '87 Memorial Scholarship is the UAlbany Foundation's eighth largest endowment among more than 560 endowed funds; and WHEREAS, The University at Albany is truly indebted to Doug Ketterer for the establishment of the Scott M. McGovern '87 Memorial Scholarship, as well as for giving tirelessly of his time and energies to help cultivate, sustain and augment the scholarship on an annual basis; and WHEREAS, A resident of Syosset, New York, Doug Ketterer currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and founding partner of Atria Wealth Solutions; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Doug Ketterer has displayed throughout his life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Doug Ketterer, that future generations may know and appreciate his admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Doug Ketterer upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Excellence in Alumni Service Award by the University at Albany Alumni Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Doug Ketterer.