LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Robert A. Sherwood upon the occasion of
receiving the Columbia County Good Scout Award from Twin Rivers Council,
Boy Scouts of America

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
Robert A. Sherwood upon the occasion of receiving the Columbia County
Good Scout Award from Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America at a
dinner to be held at the Winding Brook Country Club on Wednesday, April
21, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Robert A. Sherwood has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community; and
WHEREAS, Robert A. Sherwood has been Chief Executive Officer and Pres-
ident of Kinderhook Bank since 1995; this community bank was established
in June of 1853 and officially opened for business in October 1853; and
WHEREAS, Robert A. Sherwood began his employment with the bank in 1976
as a management trainee and first served as a teller; he was soon
promoted to assistant-cashier in 1977 and then rose to the position of
Executive Vice-President in 1983; he served in this capacity until 1995
when he was promoted to President; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Kinderhook Bank has grown from the Main
Banking Office in Kinderhook and a single branch office in Valatie, New
York, to five banking centers in Columbia and Rensselaer Counties; and
WHEREAS, The bank is currently the only local bank headquartered in
Columbia County and as a community bank it is vigilant in protecting
assets and assuring the short and long-term stability of the bank; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Robert A. Sherwood has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Currently, Robert A. Sherwood serves as a director on the
boards of Columbia Economic Development Corporation and the Center for
Disability Services of Albany, New York, the Alice & Murray Giddings
Foundation as well as the Kinderhook Education Foundation; he is also a
member of the Valatie Santa Claus Club and the Fifty Group of Columbia
County; and
WHEREAS, Robert A. Sherwood has formerly served as Treasurer of St.
Paul's Episcopal Church and as a board member for the Columbia County
Planning Board, Town of Kinderhook Assessment Review Board, Residential
Opportunities, Inc., Shaker Museum, and the Hudson Development Corpo-
ration; he is also the past President and member of the Northern Colum-
bia County Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, Robert A. Sherwood recognizes that Kinderhook Bank can also
have a positive impact on the community; under his direction, the bank
provides funding and volunteer support to many non-profit organizations,
schools, and other organizations whose primary objectives are to improve
the quality of life for the people who live within the bank's service
area; and
WHEREAS, As a result, Kinderhook Bank has been selected by many of
these organizations to receive special recognition over the years for
its service to the community; and

WHEREAS, A resident of Kinderhook, New York, Robert A. Sherwood holds
a Graduate Banking Certificate from the School of Community Banking at
the University of Texas at Austin; he attended C.W. Post College in
Greenvale, New York, and Nassau Community College in Garden City, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Robert A. Sherwood has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Suzanne, who feels
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoices in his achievements;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Robert A. Sherwood has displayed
throughout 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 Robert A. Sherwood upon the occasion of receiving the Columbia
County Good Scout Award from Twin Rivers Council, Boy Scouts of America;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert A. Sherwood.