LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Colleen C. DiPirro upon the occasion of
receiving the Susan B. Anthony Award from the Interclub Council of West-
ern New York

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Colleen DiPirro has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Colleen C.
DiPirro upon the occasion of receiving the Susan B. Anthony Award from
the Interclub Council of Western New York; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in Williamsville, Colleen DiPirro graduated from
Williamsville South High School, and later majored in Marketing at
Alfred State College; in addition, she studied at the Institute of
Organization Management, a professional development program of the
United States Chamber of Commerce at the University of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS, Colleen DiPirro has worked for the Amherst Chamber of
Commerce for 29 years, beginning as the only staff person with a member-
ship of 180; today, she is President and Chief Executive Officer, and
the Chamber's current membership is over 2,300; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Colleen DiPirro has established integ-
rity, common purpose, and commitment to excellence within the Amherst
Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Colleen DiPirro is affiliated with
the Buffalo Bills Alumni Advisory Board, the Williamsville Community
Education Foundation Board, the Canisius Women's Business Center Board,
the Erie County Council on Economic Development, and the UNYTS Board of
Directors, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Colleen DiPirro has been called upon
to contribute her time and talents to countless civic and charitable
endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Colleen DiPirro has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her two sons, Keith and Kevin,
as well as her three grandchildren, Drew, Luke and Joseph, all of whom
feel privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Colleen DiPirro has displayed
throughout her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Colleen C. DiPirro upon the occasion of receiving the Susan B.
Anthony Award from the Interclub Council of Western New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Colleen C. DiPirro.