LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matthew J. Meachem, Jr. for receiving
the Business Award from the Willa Davis Women's Club

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Matthew J. Meachem, Jr. for receiving the Business Award from the Willa
Davis Women's Club on Saturday, May 15, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Meachem is a sole proprietor providing professional,
quality, and timely accounting, investment, tax and representation
services; he is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents
(NAEA) and the National Association of Tax Professionals; he has
attended the National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) Basic-Level One, and
frequently attends the various IRS sponsored forums; and
WHEREAS, After twenty years of professional development, Matthew
Meachem has built a respectable client base and has provided them with
sound tax and financial services; and
WHEREAS, An Enrolled Agent, tax practitioner and financial needs
analyst, Matthew Meachem has also been successful in building a strong
reputation within his community; he served on the board of deacons and
trustees at Convent Ave of Baptist Church and is currently serving as an
Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School at Shiloh Baptist Church in
New Rochelle; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Meachem is also on the board for the local chapter of
the NAACP; in addition, he has served as assistant coach for youth
programs, men's basketball, is a member of the Remington Boys and Girls
Club Men's Auxiliary, and a volunteer for the Shiloh Baptist Church's
Food Pantry; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Matthew Meachem received the Certificate of Merit
from the Westchester County Board of Legislators and the Certificate of
Appreciation from the Boys and Girls Club of New Rochelle for dedication
and commitment to the kids in the community; he holds a Bachelor's
degree in Accounting from Rutgers University and has both his Series 6
and 63 Security Representative Licenses; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Dorothy, their four
daughters, Dana, Holly, Vena and Janine, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the life in their community and have shown a long and sustained
commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and applause;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Matthew J. Meachem, Jr. for receiving the Business Award from the
Willa Davis Women's Club; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew J. Meachem, Jr.