LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring F. Michael Tucker upon the occasion of
his designation as recipient of the Business Person of the Year Award by
the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce on February 12, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor F.
Michael Tucker upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Business Person of the Year Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce;
and
WHEREAS, F. Michael Tucker will be honored at the Bethlehem Chamber of
Commerce's 24th Annual Awards Reception to be held on Thursday, February
12, 2009, at Normanside Country Club, Delmar, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, F. Michael Tucker has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic and
charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, For many years, F. Michael Tucker has been a great partner
with businesses not only in Bethlehem but the entire Capital Region; as
Chairman of the Town of Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (IDA),
from 1999 to 2004, he worked tirelessly on an agreement with PSEG Power
that was of great benefit to the entire community; in this role, he also
helped attract business to Bethlehem and worked closely with the Econom-
ic Development Department; and
WHEREAS, In addition, F. Michael Tucker is currently part of the Tech
Valley Angels Network and was Vice Chair of the Independent Power
Producers of New York until 2004; and
WHEREAS, He is actively involved in many local not for profits includ-
ing: the Albany Institute of History and Art; the Board of Managers for
the Bethlehem Area YMCA; St. Anne Institute Foundation; Teresian House
Foundation Board and the College of St. Rose Business Advisory Council,
to name just a few; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, F. Michael Tucker has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Lynette, and their
three daughters, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which F. Michael Tucker has displayed
throughout his life; 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, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those individ-
uals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor F. Michael Tucker upon the occasion of his designation as recipi-
ent of the Business Person of the Year Award by the Bethlehem Chamber of
Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to F. Michael Tucker.