LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Matt Rand as he is honored by the
American Red Cross in Greater New York Rockland on May 13, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are greatly enriched by the compassionate commitment of individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in 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 commend
Matt Rand of BHG Rand Realty, as he is honored by the American Red Cross
in Greater New York Rockland at its Annual Benefit Dinner to be held at
Restaurant X and Bully Boy Bar, Congers, New York, on Thursday, May 13,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Rockland County, Matt Rand earned a Bach-
elor of Arts degree in psychology and philosophy from Boston College;
and
WHEREAS, He is the Managing Partner of Better Homes and Gardens (BHG)
Rand Realty, one of the largest family-owned real estate brokerages and
one of the top 60 real estate companies in the country; he is also a
partner in the Rand affiliate companies Rand Commercial Services, Rand
Mortgage, Hudson Abstract Services, and the Hudson Group Insurance Agen-
cy; and
WHEREAS, Matt Rand is also responsible for BHG Rand Realty's Residen-
tial Brokerage operations, comprised of 23 offices and more than 800
sales associates and additionally, he directs Rand's marketing depart-
ment and technology division; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Matt Rand was the President of the Rockland County
Board of Realtors (RCBOR), he founded the Community Services Committee
of the RCBOR and is a Director of the Greater Hudson Valley Multiple
Listing Service and in 2005, he was proud to receive the Rockland
Economic Development Corporation's Forty Under Forty Award; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community as well as his profession, Matt Rand
is a former Trustee of the American Red Cross in Greater New York and
served as the Chair of the Rockland Advisory Board for many years; he
currently sits on the Board of Directors of People to People and Leader-
ship Rockland and supports a variety of other charities and organiza-
tions; and
WHEREAS, With Matt Rand throughout have been his wife and two chil-
dren, all of whom are proud to be part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Matt Rand as he is honored by the American Red Cross in Greater
New York Rockland on May 13, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matt Rand.