LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. 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
Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. 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, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. 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, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. holds a BS degree in Political Science
from Siena College, an MPA in Public Administration from Sage Graduate
School and a Graduate Certificate in Fund Raising Management from the
School of Philanthropy from Indiana University; and
WHEREAS, Professionally, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. has more than 25 years of
executive-level experience working in both the public and third sectors
and has served in public office for the Town of Clifton Park and Sarato-
ga County for eight years; and
WHEREAS, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. is the past President and CEO of the
Alzheimer's Association and past CEO of the Kenwood Child Development
Center; and
WHEREAS, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr.'s involvement in the philanthropic arena
includes more than a decade of service as a development officer, first
at Skidmore College and currently at Hudson Valley Community College,
where he holds the position of Chief Development Officer for HVCC's
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, He also consults nationally with various non-profit organiza-
tions through The Clements Group and serves on the Board of the Southern
Saratoga Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. has held numerous volunteer and staff
leadership roles with non-profit organizations across New York's Capital
Region including the Alzheimer's Association of Northeast New York and
the Southern Saratoga YMCA; and
WHEREAS, When Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. served as Town Supervisor, he
actively assisted in the establishment of the Clifton Park YMCA; he has
also been an employee of the YMCA in the past and has served as the
Executive Director of the Amsterdam YMCA; he has been a key fundraiser
and volunteer for the Southern Saratoga Branch for more than 15 years;
and
WHEREAS, Additionally, as an Alumni Board member, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr.
currently leads the Chairman's Roundtable Division of the Reach Out For
Youth Campaign; he has also been an instrumental volunteer in three
Southern Saratoga YMCA Capital Campaigns and often attends YMCA special
events; moreover, he was the key advocate in securing three complimenta-
ry course credits to Hudson Valley Community College for each student
honored at the annual YMCA Student-Educator Breakfast; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. is actively involved in
youth sports and was recently notified by the National Babe Ruth Base-

ball Organization that his published work, THE BALLPLAYER ASSESSMENT
TOOL FOR YOUTH BASEBALL, was selected for inclusion as one of its recom-
mended resources to leagues across the country; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Cynthia, and their
twin sons, Will and Michael, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of
his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Marvin R. LeRoy Jr has displayed
throughout 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 Marvin R. LeRoy Jr. 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 Marvin R. LeRoy Jr.