LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John and Maureen Mack upon the occasion
of receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Family Services on
April 29, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
and Maureen Mack upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime Achievement
Award from Family Services at its 2010 Family of the Year Awards Dinner
to be held on Thursday, April 29, 2010, at The Grandview, Poughkeepsie,
New York; and
WHEREAS, John and Maureen Mack have tirelessly served the Hudson
Valley community for more than four decades; from Junior League to Saint
Francis Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center to The Garden Club, The
Children's Home to the American Heart Association, the Mack family has
been involved in shaping the fabric of the Hudson Valley community for
generations; and
WHEREAS, John E. Mack III is a graduate of Siena College in Albany,
New York; he proudly served his country as a Captain in the United
States Army in Korea; and
WHEREAS, He joined Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation in 1958
in the Finance & Accounting Group; he served in several positions within
the Accounting, Financial, and Personnel functions of the company prior
to being promoted to the position of Personnel Director in 1970; since
that time, he has served in several positions including: Assistant Vice
President - Corporate Services; Vice President - Corporate Services;
Vice President - Customer Services; and Executive Vice President; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, John E. Mack III was elected to the
Board of Directors in 1981 and a year later he was elected President; he
was then appointed President and Chief Executive Officer on April 1,
1986; earning the respect of his colleagues, on April 4, 1989, he was
elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; and
WHEREAS, John E. Mack III formerly served as a trustee of Marist
College; he was also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Astor
Home for Children and Chairman of The Children's Fund of the Astor Home;
he is past Chairman of the New York State Salvation Army Advisory Board
and a member of the Poughkeepsie Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS, In addition, John E. Mack III was a member of the Board of
the Catharine Street Community Center; he also served as a member of the
Board of Directors of The New York Business Development Corporation and
the Regional Plan Association; he was Chairman of the Dutchess County
Healthcare Alliance and is the past President of the Hudson Valley Coun-
cil Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, John E. Mack III is a past member of the Board of Trustees of
the Berkshire-Taconic Foundation; he is past Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of Saint Francis Hospital; he is past President and Campaign
Chairman of the Dutchess County United Way and past member of the Orange
County Partnership; he was also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of
Mount Saint Mary College and the Board of Dutchess County Chapter of the
American Heart Association; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, John E. Mack III is the former Chairman of the
City of Poughkeepsie Tricentennial Committee as well as past Chairman of
both the Greater Hudson Valley Coordinating Council and the Board of The

City of Poughkeepsie Partnership, Inc.; he was also President of Mid-
Hudson Pattern for Progress; and
WHEREAS, Maureen Mack is the former Maureen Whitworth nearby of Hyde
Park, New York; she is a dedicated mother, wife, grandmother and commu-
nity Leader; active in the community with numerous agencies and organ-
izations, she is dedicated to serving the needs of those in the Hudson
Valley and Hilton Head, South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, Many organizations have benefited from Maureen Mack's tire-
less enthusiasm and dedication including St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary
and Gift Shop, Our Lady of Lourdes High School, The Astor Home for Chil-
dren, Rehab Programs Inc. (Abilities First), The Children's Home of
Poughkeepsie, The Junior League, Mount Saint Mary College, the Palmetto
Quilt Guild and St. Francis by the Sea Thrift Shop just to name a few;
and
WHEREAS, Maureen Mack is an award winning quilter; her magnificent
handcrafted creations are known to all for expert skill and creativity;
currently, she exhibits her work at quilt shows throughout the eastern
seaboard; active in the quilting world, she has served with the Palmetto
Quilt Guild as Chair of Programs and Education; previously, she served
as President of the Club; and
WHEREAS, John and Maureen Mack have continually demonstrated extreme
competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent leadership in their
unwavering service to their community; and
WHEREAS, With them throughout have been their four children, John,
Todd, David and Ellen, and their eight grandchildren, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of their lives and rejoice in their achieve-
ments; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by individuals
for the benefit of others which John and Maureen Mack have displayed
throughout their lives; 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 John and Maureen Mack upon the occasion of receiving the Lifetime
Achievement Award from Family Services on April 29, 2010; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John and Maureen Mack.