LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Nehme Frangie upon the occasion of
receiving the Arthur R. Kapner Spirit of the Chamber Award from the
Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce on March 11, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
Nehme Frangie upon the occasion of receiving the Arthur R. Kapner Spirit
of the Chamber Award from the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of
Commerce at its 110th Annual Dinner to be held on Thursday, March 11,
2010, at the Empire State Convention Center; and
WHEREAS, This most prestigious honor is bestowed upon an individual
such as Nehme Frangie whose dedicated service and efforts have brought
credit to the Chamber and enhanced the Chamber's standing in the commu-
nity, serving as a testament of the award's namesake, the late Arthur R.
Kapner; and
WHEREAS, Nehme Frangie has continually demonstrated extreme compe-
tence, exceptional intelligence and diligent leadership as Vice Presi-
dent of Partnerships and Operations of Vicarious Visions, Inc., an
Activision Blizzard company, located in Menands, New York; and
WHEREAS, For the past 10 years, Nehme Frangie has helped transition
what was started as a small studio founded at a college incubator into a
thriving company with more than 200 employees; and
WHEREAS, Vicarious Visions, Inc. has become an internationally recog-
nized videogame developer, producing hit titles based on top enter-
tainment brands such as Guitar Hero, Spider-Man and Tony Hawk; and
WHEREAS, Nehme Frangie's esteemed career with Vicarious Visions has
taken him around the world, yet he has maintained an unwavering commit-
ment to the Capital Region, in particular, helping others become
successful; and
WHEREAS, Nehme Frangie is actively involved in the Tech Valley commu-
nity as both a volunteer and mentor; he served as the keynote speaker at
the graduation of the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber's Entrepreneurial
Assistance Program for the past two classes, and for the past several
years was a mentor for the GenNEXT council, a joint initiative of the
Albany-Colonie Chamber and the Chamber of Schenectady County; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Nehme Frangie has hosted GenNEXT, Executive
Institute, Leadership Tech Valley and Teacher Externship events and is
on the planning committee for the Hop Scotch and Slide fundraisers for
Seton Health, as well as many charity events; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Nehme Frangie has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Nehme Frangie has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Nehme Frangie upon the occasion of receiving the Arthur R. Kapner

Spirit of the Chamber Award from the Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of
Commerce on March 11, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nehme Frangie.