LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Keith Bennett upon the occasion of
his designation as the recipient of a 2010 Capital District YMCA Presi-
dent's Award on Tuesday, April 20, 2010

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
esteemed citizens of the State who have distinguished themselves in
their community; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Keith Bennett upon the occasion of his designation as the recipient
of a 2010 Capital District YMCA President's Award on Tuesday, April 20,
2010, at the Albany Marriott; and
WHEREAS, This special award is a tribute to nine recipients, one from
each branch service area within the association, honoring them for their
volunteer service to the Capital District YMCA and their community; the
President's Award is the highest recognition it offers each year; and
WHEREAS, The YMCA Bethlehem Area recipient, Keith Bennett is the Pres-
ident 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 Four 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
congratulate Keith Bennett upon the occasion of his designation as the
recipient of a 2010 Capital District YMCA President's Award; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Keith Bennett.