LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Anthony Semento upon the occasion of
his designation as the Children's Annex Honoree at the Children's Annex
Foundation Spring Auction and Dinner on May 16, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Anthony Semento upon the occasion of his designation as the Children's
Annex Honoree at the Children's Annex Foundation Spring Auction and
Dinner on May 16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Chairman of the Board of Directors at Sawyer Savings
Bank, Anthony Semento began his career with the financial institution in
1979, and previously held the titles of President & CEO from 1987 to
2000; and
WHEREAS, Prior to taking up residence in the Hudson Valley, Anthony
Semento obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Iona
College, served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and was an
Operations Officer and Lending Officer for Chase Manhattan Bank between
1965 and 1979; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Anthony Semento has
compiled an impressive record of civic and charitable service; he
currently serves as President of both the Rotary Club and the Benedic-
tine Health Foundation, Chairman of the Board of Diaz Ambulance, and is
a member of the Board of Directors for Benedictine Hospital and Ulster
County Community College, as well as the Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Anthony Semento's service to the Children's
Annex has been long and devoted; he has served as President of both the
Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board, of which he was a founding
member; and
WHEREAS, With Anthony Semento throughout has been his wife, Doris, who
feels privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his many
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Anthony Semento and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Anthony Semento upon the occasion of his designation as the
Children's Annex Honoree at the Children's Annex Foundation Spring
Auction and Dinner on May 16, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Semento.