LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Frank Berrish upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2010 Baden-Powell Council Boy Scouts of
America Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award

WHEREAS, Within every community there exists certain individuals who,
through their hard work, dedication and service play an instrumental
role in making our community a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, One such individual is Frank Berrish, who has been selected
as the 2010 Baden-Powell Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished
Citizen of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, Frank Berrish has been leading the community for close to 35
years as President and CEO of Visions Federal Credit Union; his success
can be based on the philosophy "people helping people" which has bene-
fited not only Visions but the community at large; and
WHEREAS, Frank Berrish, while being dedicated to the success of
Visions Federal Credit Union, has also had a long-term beneficial impact
on the Greater Binghamton community; serving on the Board of the Baden-
Powell Council Boy Scouts of America, he aided in the growth of the
organization proving to be a great support by organizing and coordinat-
ing several silent auctions at their annual dinners as well as other
fund raising efforts; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Frank Berrish has proven himself to be resource-
ful, competent, caring and committed through the following services to
the community: Greater Binghamton Chamber's Board of Directors, Chair of
the Greater Binghamton Economic Forum for the Chamber, Board for the
Roberson Museum and Science Center; all of which confirm dedication and
commitment to his community; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Frank Berrish was awarded the Outstanding Profes-
sional of the Year Award by the Association of NY Credit Unions; within
that same year, he was the recipient of the Professional of the Year
Award by the National Association of Federal Credit Unions, accredited
to his passion toward improving the credit union industry and his commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, In all of his professional and personal endeavors, Frank
Berrish displays his strength of character and the human values of
trust, loyalty, kindness and generosity with his colleagues, friends and
members of the community; 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 have earned the recognition
and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Frank Berrish upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2010 Baden-Powell Council Boy Scouts of America Distinguished
Citizen of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank Berrish.