Bill Text: NY J03354 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: 70th Anniversary of AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, NY
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-12-28 - ADOPTED [J03354 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J03354-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 3354 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 70th Anniversary of AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and character of life in this great Empire State is indelibly enriched by the faithful efforts of those financial institutions and their leadership who devote their purpose to promoting economic vitality and service the public need; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, In honor of this remarkable milestone, AmeriCU Credit Union's employees turned back time with a 1950s style celebration; members enjoyed classic 1950s giveaways such as yoyos, gumballs, and sock-hop themed magnets; and WHEREAS, AmeriCU Credit Union began in 1950, when a few civilian employees of Griffiss Air Force Base threw less than 100 dollars on a table and formed the previously named Griffiss Employees Credit Union; and WHEREAS, Since those humble beginnings, AmeriCU Credit Union has grown to be among the top credit unions in the country, serving more than 140,000 members and growing to a multi-billion-dollar company; and WHEREAS, Although this extraordinary credit union has grown tremendously, AmeriCU has stayed true to its roots as a community-based, not-for-profit financial cooperative; and WHEREAS, The success of AmeriCU Credit Union is in direct correlation to the efforts of its President and CEO, Ron Belle, who has been a long time member of the credit union, and his staff, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of this vital institution and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when institutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of AmeriCU Credit Union, Rome, New York, and to wish this financial institution continued success in its vital work on behalf of its customers; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ron Belle, President and CEO, AmeriCU Credit Union.