LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Keith Bennett upon the occasion of
receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bethlehem Chamber of
Commerce

WHEREAS, In the course of the evolving development of this Empire State,
when the ingredients of shared concern and responsive endeavor combine
in commitment to community, there emerge among the distinguished citi-
zenry of the State of New York, certain individuals who warrant special
recognition; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Keith Bennett
upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated at its Silver Awards
Dinner on Thursday, March 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Keith Bennett is the President and CEO of Security Plumbing
and Heating Supply Corporation; the organization has been headquartered
in Selkirk for the past 76 years, and Mr. Bennett represents the third
generation of this family business; and
WHEREAS, Security Plumbing and Heating Supply Corporation has 12
branches staffed with 125 employees; during his 36 years with the organ-
ization, Keith Bennett has been in sales, purchasing and operations; and
WHEREAS, An extraordinary volunteer, Keith Bennett served as Chairman
of the Board of Good Samaritan Homes, and is past Chairman of the Board
of the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce; he served on the board of the
Bethlehem Area YMCA during the site selection and construction phase;
and
WHEREAS, A Trustee of the Bethlehem Cemetery Association, Keith
Bennett has served on the Town of Bethlehem 20/20 Committee, as well as
the Route 9W Corridor Study Committee; he currently serves as the First
Vice President of the Albany County Historical Association and as First
Vice President of the Two x Fore Golf Association; in addition, he is a
member of the Great Consistory of the Delmar Reformed Church, the Beth-
lehem Historical Association and the Fort Ticonderoga Organization; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Keith Bennett has held offices, committee and
board positions with the NYSP&H Wholesalers Group, the W.A.N.E. Whole-
salers Group, and WIT & Company; he is also President of Selkirk Ware-
houses, Inc., a realty and development company and Vice President of
PHAC Products, a Colonie based master distributor of plumbing products;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Keith Bennett
earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business Adminis-
tration from Alfred University; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Keith Bennett's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Keith Bennett upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achieve-
ment Award from the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Keith Bennett.