LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peter J. Ryan upon the occasion of
receiving the President's Award from the Capital District YMCA on April
20, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Peter J. Ryan upon the occasion of receiving the President's Award from
the Capital District YMCA at its Annual President's Award Dinner to be
held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the Albany Marriott, Albany, New
York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Peter J. Ryan has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership in his unwavering service to his community and the YMCA and
consequently has been designated for this most prestigious award; and
WHEREAS, Peter J. Ryan has proudly served on the Board of Managers for
the Troy YMCA since 1992; he was elected a City Councilman for Troy, New
York, in 2006, and then elected a Rensselaer County Legislator in 2009,
where he serves as the Minority Leader; additionally, he was the Athlet-
ic Director for CYO Basketball for Our Lady of Victory for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Peter J. Ryan is an Account Executive for
Superior Business Products in Schenectady, New York; previously, he
served as an Account Executive for Broadway Marketing, First Capitol,
Moore Corporation, and Standard Register; and
WHEREAS, Peter J. Ryan began his esteemed career in 1972, as an Oper-
ations Manager for Cluett Peabody & Company, Inc., Troy, New York; and
WHEREAS, He received his A.A.S. in Marketing from Hudson Valley Commu-
nity College, Troy, New York, and also studied Marketing Management at
Siena College, Loudonville, New York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Peter J. Ryan 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 Peter J. Ryan has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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 Peter J. Ryan upon the occasion of receiving the President's Award
from the Capital District YMCA on April 20, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peter J. Ryan.