LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Richard A. Mantey upon the occasion of
his designation for special honor by the Ulster Community College Foun-
dation at its 2009 Gala Recognition Dinner

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
Richard A. Mantey upon the occasion of his designation for special honor
by the Ulster Community College Foundation at its 2009 Gala Recognition
Dinner; and
WHEREAS, The President and CEO of Ulster Federal Credit Union in King-
ston, New York, Richard A. Mantey has had a long and distinguished
career in the banking and credit union industry that has spanned over 30
years; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Mantey began his career in 1972, as a teller at
the City & County Savings Bank in Albany, New York, and worked his way
up to Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Manager/Assistant Vice Presi-
dent; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, Richard A. Mantey became Vice President/Branch
Administrator, where he was directly responsible for the daily oper-
ations, procedures, and policies of sixteen branch offices for a $800
million savings bank; and
WHEREAS, Prior to joining the Ulster Federal Credit Union, Richard A.
Mantey was an Assistant Vice President of Key Corp in Albany, New York,
and a Branch Administration Officer for Trustco Bank in Schenectady, New
York, where he played a major role in the consolidation of branch
offices when it merged with Home & City Savings Bank; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Richard A. Mantey had a distinguished career in
the military, serving as a member of the New York Army Reserve National
Guard in Troy, New York, and a member of the 105th Military Police Co.;
and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Mantey entered Army Basic Training at Fort Dix,
New Jersey, and completed Advanced Individual Training at Fort Monmouth,
New Jersey, in 1973; the following year, he entered Officer Candidate
School and was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Richard A. Mantey has
compiled an impressive record of civic and charitable service; he has
served on numerous boards and leadership positions over the last 30
years, including the Board of Directors of the YMCA of Kingston & Ulster
County; the Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Kingston Hospital Founda-
tion; the Advisory Board of the American Cancer Society; the Ulster
County Office for Aging Advisory Board; the Board of Directors of the
New York State Credit Union League; President of the Catskill-Hudson
Chapter of the Credit Union Association of New York; the Finance Commit-
tee of the Ulster County Council of Girl Scouts and Treasurer and Chair-
man of the Board of the Ulster Community College Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Mantey is also the former secretary of the Board
of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce of Ulster County; former Presi-
dent of the Foundation Board for Gateway Community Industries; former
member of the Foundation Board of Directors of the Empire State College
Foundation; former member of the Board of Directors of the Capital
District Multiple Sclerosis Society; and former member of the Board of
Directors, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York; and

WHEREAS, The quintessential civic leader, Richard A. Mantey has been
the recipient of a multitude of awards, honors and certificates of
recognition, acknowledging his efforts of in-depth magnitude, including
the 2008 Humanitarian of the Year Award from Ulster-Greene ARC, the 2007
Founders Award from the Ulster County Chapter of the American Red Cross
and induction into the SUNY Empire State College Alumni Hall of Fame in
1995; and
WHEREAS, Richard A. Mantey received an Associate's degree in Business
and Banking from Hudson Valley Community College and a Bachelor of
Science degree in Business, Management & Economics from the State
University of New York, Empire State College; and
WHEREAS, With Richard A. Mantey throughout have been his wife, Peggy,
and their two children, Annie and Richie, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Richard A. Mantey upon the occasion of his designation for
special honor by the Ulster Community College Foundation at its 2009
Gala Recognition Dinner, and to wish him continued success in all of his
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Richard A. Mantey.