LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending William E. Griffin upon the occasion
of receiving the Burke Award from the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and
Burke Medical Research Institute on June 2, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of 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
William E. Griffin upon the occasion of receiving the Burke Award from
the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Burke Medical Research Institute
on Wednesday, June 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, William E. Griffin has contin-
ually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and
diligent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and
profession and subsequently has been selected for this most prestigious
award; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, William E. Griffin is chairman of the
Hudson Valley Bank and president of the law firm Griffin, Coogan, Blose
& Sulzer, P.C., which he founded in 1964; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, William E. Griffin has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, William E. Griffin is a member of the President's Council for
the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation; he also serves as
president of the Thomas and Agnes Carvel Foundation; and
WHEREAS, In addition, William E. Griffin is a board member of St.
Joseph's Health Fund and a member of the development committee of St.
Joseph's Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, William E. Griffin has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which William E. Griffin has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, 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
commend William E. Griffin upon the occasion of receiving the Burke
Award from the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and Burke Medical Research
Institute on June 2, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William E. Griffin.