LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matt Baumgartner upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009 Community Impact Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of
Albany on November 10, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Matt
Baumgartner upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Community Impact
Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany at its Red, White and Choco-
late Celebration to be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at The Centu-
ry House, Latham, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Community Impact Award is presented annually to dedicated
individuals and organizations throughout the Capital Region whose
significant efforts have been committed to the lives of the community's
youth; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Matt Baumgartner has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to the youth of the commu-
nity and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious
award; and
WHEREAS, Matt Baumgartner graduated from Union College in Schenectady,
New York, in 1995; upon graduation, he went to work for General Electric
in their Financial Management Program, only to leave in 1997, to open
Bombers Burrito Bar on Lark Street in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, As a successful businessman and entrepreneur, Matt Baumgart-
ner has used his position of leadership to help those less fortunate in
the community; he has hosted several fundraisers for many local not-for-
profits, most recently, for the Veggie Mobile, the Albany Police and
Firemen's Association, and Our Brothers Keepers Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In these difficult times, Matt Baumgartner's tireless efforts
continue to make a significant difference in the Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, Matt Baumgartner is an inspiration to many people, and his
dedication and commitment to the community have proven him to be the
epitome of true leadership; 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 Matt Baumgartner upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Community
Impact Award from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany on November 10, 2009;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matt Baumgartner.