LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Metz Wood Harder upon the occasion of
its designation for special honor by the United Way of Columbia and
Greene Counties

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Metz Wood Harder upon the occasion of its designation for special honor
by the United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties; and
WHEREAS, An Independent Insurance Agency operating with its principal
office in Chatham, New York, and a satellite office in Kinderhook, Metz
Wood Harder was founded in 1918 by George C. Metz, the grandfather of
its current President, M. Scott Wood, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Metz Wood Harder currently employs 19 people, 16 of whom are
licensed New York State Agents, and its four principals, Scott Wood,
Gary Van Allen, Jeff Knight and Michael Van Allen, have a combined total
of 90 years experience in the insurance industry; and
WHEREAS, A business of proven professionals and caring conscientious
people, Metz Wood Harder serves the insurance needs of over 5,000 indi-
viduals and families, and the insurance needs of 500 business concerns
in Columbia County and its surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and 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
commend Metz Wood Harder upon the occasion of its designation for
special honor by the United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Metz Wood Harder.