LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ann Chambers Meagher upon the occasion
of her designation for special honor by Dia: Beacon on September 24,
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
Ann Chambers Meagher upon the occasion of her designation for special
honor by Dia: Beacon at its annual Fall Cocktail on September 24, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, A proud product of the Wappingers Central School System and a
1991 graduate of Ithaca College, Ann Chambers Meagher was named Presi-
dent and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Southern Dutchess Cham-
ber of Commerce on March 15, 2005; since that time, she has provided
exceptional management and introduced innovation and imagination into
all of its programming; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Ann Chambers Meagher, the Greater
Southern Dutchess Chamber of Commerce has implemented new, innovative
programming that strongly supports women business owners, as well as
hosting a Top Forty Under 40 program that is the largest business event
in the Hudson Valley Region; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Ann Chambers Meagher formed The Hub, the only
young professionals networking group in the region with the intention of
making the Hudson Valley a better place for young professionals to live,
work, play and stay; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Greater Southern Dutchess Chamber of
Commerce, Ann Chambers Meagher was head of the External Affairs and
Government Relations communications division at Prudential Financial,
where she worked on legislative and regulatory issues of critical impor-
tance to the financial services industry; and
WHEREAS, Ann Chambers Meagher also led the Public Affairs Department
of the New York State Assembly Minority Conference and served as Direc-
tor of Communications for New York State Senator Stephen M. Saland for
many years; and
WHEREAS, A true citizen of the Hudson Valley, Ann Chambers Meagher
believes in giving back to the region she loves so much; she currently
sits on the board of the Community Foundation of Dutchess County, the
Exchange Club of Southern Dutchess, SCORE Advisory and the Dutchess
County Workforce Investment Board; and
WHEREAS, Ann Chambers Meagher is also a member of the Vassar Brothers
Medical Center and Miles of Hope Foundation Boards, and serves as a
Trustee of The Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries, a one-of-a-
kind research and education institute dedicated to the study of rivers
and estuaries worldwide that is headquartered on the banks of the Hudson
River in Beacon, New York; and
WHEREAS, A former girl scout, Ann Chambers Meagher was honored in 2007
by the Dutchess County Girl Scouts Council with its annual "Seat of
Honor" award; she was also recognized at the 2008 Top Forty Under 40
awards program for her leadership and commitment to community; and
WHEREAS, With Ann Chambers Meagher throughout have been her husband,
Ran, and their son, Jack Mulvey, both of whom feel privileged to be a
part of her life and rejoice in her 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 Ann Chambers Meagher and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ann Chambers Meagher upon the occasion of her designation for
special honor by Dia: Beacon on September 24, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ann Chambers Meagher.